Pragmatic leadership fosters sustainability in this Caltech research lab - opening eyes to a green solvent switch.
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Lab equipment that isn't lab equipment
A few years back, the hilarious Science Twitter conversation #reviewforscience made it into the news. A recent Science Twitter thread shows how this creative mindset persists - only the focus moved to lab bench work.
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Peptide drug biosynthesis or chemical synthesis, which will be more sustainable?
Improved efficacies have led to a surge of interest in peptide drugs, classified by the U.S. FDA as biologics. As peptide drug discoveries proliferate, rather than allowing un-sustainable production methods turn the field into a victim of its own success, researchers aim to enhance peptide manufacturing. The bar set for sustainable peptide manufacturing requires it to be faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly than conventional methods.
Read More3 Tips for a Greener Cleanroom
Labs that require the regular use of rooms to decontaminate employees know how much of a misnomer the term “cleanroom” can be. Sure, these areas prevent allergens and pollutants from affecting the workplace and potential consumers, but one look at the energy costs of operating such an area reveals an ironic truth: running a cleanroom can be a dirty business.
Read MoreWhat Does "Green Chromatography" Yield?
Subjects, such as resource optimization or better energy usage, have arrived in the laboratory. What does this mean for the most important separation method, chromatography? An inventory shows the amount of optimization potential in the technology that is more than 100 years old.
Read MoreEco friendly Plasmid Miniprep, PCR purification and Gel Extractions kits
Molecular biologists appreciate how the sustainably sourced, DNA purification Monarch kits produce optimal results
Read MoreThe Microbead Ban and Responsible use of Microspheres in the Lab
How should the US Microbead-Free Waters act affect our thinking about the proper disposal of microspheres as lab waste? Learn how biotechnology companies are using the bioplastic PHA with good results and further developing its use for other lab applications.
Read MoreA Green Chemistry Question: Is Toxic Formaldehyde Based Tissue Fixation Good Enough?
Read about KINFix a formalin-free fixative that is optimized for histological, immunohistochemical and molecular analyses of neurosurgical tissue specimens. KINFix is a non-hazardous replacement for formalin with "green lab" attributes. Perhaps your lab work can benefit from switching?
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