My Green Lab

My Green Lab is a Cambridge-based nonprofit working to make scientific research more sustainable. It brings together scientists, vendors, designers, energy providers and others around the goal of research that meets the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Its best-known program, My Green Lab Certification, guides laboratories in more than 60 countries to cut waste, conserve energy and water, and reduce carbon emissions, and the group describes it as the global benchmark for lab sustainability.

Beyond certification, the organization offers education, free tools and resources, and community engagement for students, scientists and industry leaders. Its work also helps labs make responsible purchasing decisions, and a go-to-market toolkit helps manufacturers demonstrate product sustainability and comply with the ACT Ecolabel. A Freezer Challenge encourages labs to manage cold storage more efficiently. The group also works to influence policy and funders so environmental responsibility becomes central to science.

What to Know

• My Green Lab held a Global Summit in 2026, with session recordings made available afterward.
• Staff are available to speak at external events on sustainable lab practices.
• A newsletter shares program updates and sustainability tips.
• The organization is listed with the Kendall Square Association.