University of Virginia scientists are enhancing their lab work space with money saving lab swaps, a new recycling program, and an eye on green procurement. In this syndicated post UVA Green Labs Specialist Christine Alencar spotlights UVA’s three part Green Lab event series on waste management.
Read MoreWebinar Laboratory Minimalism: productive, cost effective and eco-friendly
When you think of going "green" in the laboratory, does it sound like a distraction? The truth is that there are big benefits to updating your lab material flow system. There are good reasons why research institutions and corporations have re-invented how labs work to facilitate sustainability. Consider the following impact areas of laboratory waste.
Read MoreInternational Freezer Challenge: Who Saves the Most?
Freezers are among the biggest energy consumers in a lab, and as a result they can cost a lab a lot of money. The International Freezer Challenge promotes best practices in cold storage management and awards the labs who have done the most to save energy and improve their sample storage.
Read MoreLabs prioritize safety and save energy in UVA’s first “Shut the Sash” fume hood competition
Fume hoods present a unique opportunity for the University of Virginia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while informing researchers of better safety practices. #shutthesash
Read MoreMy Green Lab introduces the ACT Label for sustainable Laboratory work
Can you verify how your laboratory supplies and equipment contribute to your sustainability goals? Start becoming an informed consumer by reading this interview with My Green Lab Director, Allison Paradise, about their newest project, the ACT labels.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Lab Swap: Donate Used lab Equipment or Unopened Lab Consumables to Seeding Labs
Got used lab equipment? Support your scientific colleagues around the world by using Seeding Lab's easy donation process!
Read MoreThe March for Science: Green Labs Support Science Funding and Earth Day ... Every day!
In celebration of earth day this month, here is a list of U.S. university green labs news! Scientists and researchers who use sustainability pratices in their work, are using their funding efficiently, while protecting our environment. This is what being 'labconscious' is all about.
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How to Start a Vinyl, latex and nitrile lab Glove Recycling Program:Interview with Lisa Anderson Post Doctoral Scholar at MIT
Dr. Lisa Anderson was kind enough to grant me an interview with her about her experience setting up lab glove recycling programs. Our hope is that this information will present a "how to guide" for launching lab glove recycling programs at university laboratories. Check list and case study poster provided.
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