The UGA Green Lab Program received the Athens-Clarke County 2018 GreenFest Award for Business and Industry Waste Reduction. The award recognizes sustainability leaders in Athens-Clarke County who have gone above and beyond in the areas of environmental stewardship, innovative sustainable design and other community improvements.
Leadership in sustainability research, education and service is a hallmark of UGA’s 2020 Strategic Plan. The Green Lab Program, part of the Division of Finance & Administration, promotes and supports world-class science by engaging researchers in best practices that enhance safety, conserve resources and reduce waste.