Zooplankton Ecologist Juanita Urban-Rich, Ph.D., of UMass Boston, gave the compelling talk, Microparticles in Coastal Waters around Massachusetts at a symposium held last Thursday, hosted by Labconscious and New England Biolabs. Like many, I had read about how ubiquitous microplastics are - how they could be found in the most remote places on Earth. It was still jolting to see this material turning up in samples collected from such vast volumes of ocean water in my own backyard.
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Agarose : Over a billion years of evolution in your gel
The agarose gel that we rely on to analyze nucleic acids, perform chromatography, and so much more, is derived from a humble sea moss. Overharvesting threatens the future of this natural wonder and scientific resource. Let’s be thankful for the ongoing switch to sustainable production.
Read MoreA lively and open discussion on sustainable laboratories with scientists
First off, people were fired up during the panel discussion. It was terrific. The audience and panelists critically examined typical lab practices and the effectiveness of ways to reduce waste. This is a great podcast to listen to over lunch. You can also read the full transcript of the green symposium podcast on the New England Biolabs web site, which includes helpful links to the resources mentioned.
Read MoreDo you have a bioscience laboratory story supporting sustainability?
Help us keep the momentum up for everyone in life science! Please invite Labconscious to cover your green lab story! If you are doing an environmentally friendly life science research project, let us know! If you want to share efforts…
Read MoreThe EPA Supports Green Chemistry, so Should Biologists
While biologists already have some choices for less toxic methods in their tool box, new discoveries in the field of green chemistry will lead to its faster adoption into life science lab work. The EPA and chemists collaborating internationally are pushing the frontiers of this trend for good reason.
Read MoreiGEM Goes Green Team Visits New England Biolabs to Promote their Campaign for Environmentally Friendly Laboratory Work
Good news! A new generation of genetic engineers are starting off their careers, already mindful of the environmental impact of their laboratory work!!! Importantly, they need another iGEM team to continue to promote this cause on social media channels for next year's iGEM competition. Please share our enthusiasm by reading this interview with the TU Dresden team, AND share information about "iGEM Goes Green"!
Read MoreInnovation Reported in Science for Recycling Plastics
Good news in Science! Chemistry and Chemical Biology researchers have invented new method that will revolutionize plastic recycling.
Read MoreiGEM Goes Green
The “iGEM goes green” initiative has provided their first GoGreenGuide online, which includes sustainability recommendations for ecofriendly lab work, including tools like a carbon footprint calculator. Read it before the iGEM conference in Boston this November!
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