Oxford University laboratory wins multiple climate awards
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:01 · Archive
Raff Lab at Oxford University has won the overall prize at the Oxford Climate Awards 2026 for its environmental sustainability efforts.
Raff Lab, based at the University of Oxford's Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, has won the overall prize at the Oxford Climate Awards 2026, held on Thursday, October 15, at Oxford Town Hall. The laboratory also received the Innovation in Climate Action Award, whilst its manager Dr Saroj Saurya was named Climate Action Champion 2026.
The lab was recognised for its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly its efforts to reduce waste, increase reuse, and promote circular economy practices in scientific research. Dr Saurya said: "I am very, very pleased. People do care about what we are doing. The community working together is very important; one person cannot do it alone."
Raff Lab's approach has led to the reuse of approximately 85 per cent of its laboratory plastics, with only 1 per cent sent for incineration. This has prevented nearly 1,000kg of plastic waste and around 6,000kg of CO₂ emissions each year. Anna Railton, deputy leader of Oxford City Council and a judge for the top prize, noted that the scalability of the lab's work was important.
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- Oxford University laboratory 'very pleased' at multiple climate awardsAt the Oxford Climate Awards 2026, an Oxford University laboratory took home multiple awards including the overall prize.Oxford Mail · 26 Oct, 05:00
- Oxford University laboratory 'very pleased' at multiple climate awardsAt the Oxford Climate Awards 2026, an Oxford University laboratory took home multiple awards including the overall prize.Oxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 05:00
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