Chemistry departments in the UK and Ireland are adopting a new practical handbook to lower their environmental footprint. The guide focuses on achievable changes, such as optimizing fume hood airflow, recovering helium, and sharing equipment across departments to reduce waste and energy use. Beyond climate goals, these sustainability measures help universities manage rising operational costs. By implementing efficiency gains in energy and water usage, departments can improve financial resilience while contributing to broader decarbonization efforts in academic research.
