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! CU Boulder labs can win prizes as forÌýtheir participation in the Freezer Challenge (see below) and that participation automatically helps CU BoulderÌýcompete 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!
CU Boulder 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.