International Laboratory Freezer Challenge
What is the Freezer Challenge?
Does your lab have refrigerators, freezers, or cold rooms for sample storage?Ìý
If so, join the ! Compete with labs to improve sample accessibility & integrity, reduce costs, and improve energy efficiency forÌýcold storage in your lab! °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ labs can win prizes as forÌýtheir participation in the Freezer Challenge (see below) and that participation automatically helps °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼Ìýcompete internationally with otherÌýuniversities to win the challenge!
The Freezer Challenge is a cold storage competition for laboratories run by the non-profit organizationsÌýÌýand the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories ().
The challenge runs Jan.-July annually.
Reasons to Participate
- Increased energy efficiency.
- Better sample accessibility.
- Improved sample integrity.
- Reduced costs.
Benefits for Freezer Challenge Participants
- Reduce energy consumption.
- Develop sample storage management practices.
- Learn freezer maintenance techniques.
- Receive recognition and prizes.
Freezer Challenge Score Sheet
Check out the challenge webpage at Ìýto see what actions your lab can take as a part of the Freezer Challenge. As soon as your lab registers for the challenge, your lab coordinator will receive an email with the electronic scoresheet. Be on the lookout!
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Lab Prizes
- 1st Place:ÌýÌýFor the lab that scores the most points, lunch of up to $100 value will be delivered from a local restaurant.
- 2nd and 3rdÌýPlaces:ÌýLunch for your lab of up to $75 value will be delivered from a local restaurant.