UMFreezerChallenge
The Freezer Challenge promotes best practices in cold storage. Help promote best practices at U-M, and win fun prizes!
Freezer Challenge - University of Michigan - Office of Campus Sustainability
Freezer Challenge - University of Michigan - Office of Campus Sustainability
Freezer Challenge A laboratory freezer can use as much energy in a year as a residential home! You can help reduce your lab’s environmental impact by joining the global Freezer Challenge. U-M Freezer Challenge The Freezer Challenge is a competition designed to promote best practices in cold storage management. U-M has thousands of freezers, which […]
Freezer Challenge 2026 Sign-Up Request
Freezer Challenge 2026 Sign-Up Request
If you are interested in having OCS sign your lab up for the Freezer Challenge when it launches in January 2026, please complete the following short form. You will then be notified in 2026 when the challenge is open and prompted with next steps for completing your participation scorecard. If you have any questions, please reach out to sustainable-labs@umich.edu
Optimize Lab Cold Storage with Freezer Challenge
Optimize Lab Cold Storage with Freezer Challenge
Join the Freezer Challenge to optimize lab cold storage, cut energy use, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. Sign up today to make an impact.
Freezer Defrosting Guidance
Freezer Defrosting Guidance
Freezer Maintenance Kit - Rental Request Form
Freezer Maintenance Kit - Rental Request Form
If you need the tools to do regular freezer maintenance, this kit is for you! It comes with towels and bins to defrost, an ice scraper, and a vacuum to clean unit filters. If you have any questions, please email sustainable-labs@umich.edu.
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