Scientists often overlook some of the intuitive but less-obvious ways to reduce energy use in the lab

Existing laboratories provide significant opportunities to reduce utility consumption, improve sustainability, and manage costs.

Throwing away lab gloves even when they haven't been contaminated can account for 22 percent of total lab waste

Both institutions were looking for ways to reduce their solid waste streams and enhance their sustainability efforts

“The goal is to educate and encourage fume hood users to shut the sash window whenever possible for both safety and energy conservation purposes.” 

Problem: Laboratories and research organizations generate millions of nonhazardous lab disposables per year.

Using the Findenser technology, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego was able to save an estimated 5.7 million liters of water 

Having discussed “green” laboratory initiatives in every April issue of Lab Manager for the past four years, one might think there would be nothing new to say on the subject. But think again.

The possibility to dramatically reduce environmental impact without compromising the integrity of research has propelled the rise of innovative, cost-effective solutions for improved lab sustainability.

The choices made in selecting a water purification system can have an impact on the environmental footprint of an organization or facility.