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Green Labs Program Freezer Challenge Results

Twenty-five Penn labs participated in the 2025 Annual Freezer Challenge, an international competition that focuses on sustainable actions taken in cold storage management.

hands in blue gloves with frozen item

Twenty-five Penn labs participated in the 2025 Annual Freezer Challenge, an international competition that focuses on sustainable actions taken in cold storage management. Wrapping up on July 1, it marks Penn's most successful year of participation. Penn landed in 18th place out of 112 academic organizations and 292 overall organizations across 29 countries, saving over 372.5 kWh/day!

 

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blue and green graphics of contest results

 

If you have freezers or refrigerators in your lab, fill out the interest form to be notified when registration for the 2026 Freezer Challenge begins, and let’s make it an even more successful year for Penn!