The new year is upon us!! The little lab upgrades that you put in place now, will catalyze long term sustainability and efficiency. Use this short and sweet list as a reference.
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Chemists exploring barrel after spill at school Image Copyright : Rainer Klotz
We Could be Heros...the Environmental Response Laboratory Network
U.S. Laboratories with expertise in biology, chemistry or radiation should consider signing up to help first responders in environmental emergencies. Learn more about the ERLN in this post!
Read MoreThanksgiving for Scientists : Lab work with sustainability in mind
The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us all to be grateful for our resources. The wisdom of 'Thanksgiving' is reflected by scientists who benefit our society by using eco-friendly practices, whenever possible, in their labs.
Read MorePipet Tips, Flasks and Plates: Eco-friendly Plastic in Your Green Lab
So you want to use 'green' plastic labware, but news headlines about a UN environmental report has you perplexed… 'Biodegradable' Plastics Are A Big Fat Lie. Well, don't worry! Plastic labware can still be a good sustainability option
Read MoreFrom Biohazard Hysteria to Biohazard Recycling
Before clown hysteria, there was biohazard hysteria! Read about today's options for sustainable biohazard disposal.
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Best Practice Green Lab Freezers
Promoting the efficient use of your freezer system protects your lab's work, and fits well along side your green lab sustainability goals.
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Trending: 7 day programmable Timers Upgraded, Phantom Electricity Downgraded
Got electronics on your lab bench? As in...shakers, vortex mixers, stirrers, heat blocks, centrifuges, microplate readers, water baths...etc, etc. What about a computer and accouterments at your desk? Did you know that these devices are all drawing electricity, even when they are switched off? Depending on your situation, this type of “phantom electricity” can add up to around 25% of your building's total electric bill!
Read MoreThe Marvelous Concept of One-World Chemistry
The authors of a new Nature Chemistry commentary have introduced the idea of “One-world Chemistry” to transform Chemistry into a science of sustainability.
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