PublishingPageContent2The following programs provide opportunities for NIH staff to assess the footprint of their day-to-day activities and adopt new environmental practices:NIH Green Labs Program - a self-assessment program and a resource for information on environmental programs and greening practices. Labs can apply for a certification each program year to be acknowledged for their efforts.NIH Freezer Challenge - ULT freezers can be managed effectively to reduce energy consumption, which increases freezer reliability and decreases energy cost and emissions. The NIH Freezer Policy, Manual Chapter 26101-16, sets the requirements for freezer management at the NIH. The NIH Freezer Challenge goes beyond the Freezer Policy to further increase reliability and decrease energy consumption.NIH Collaborative Research Exchange (CREx) - an exclusive NIH online searchable platform where IRP researchers can locate resources, services, and external vendor information to support their work at the NIH, including those offered by the NIH Office of Research Services (ORS). Back PublishingPageContent3 PublishingPageContent4 PublishingPageContent5 Page Content