Biologists should be aware of two trends related to this update from My Green Lab. First, lab sustainability accreditations have emerged as requirements in research grant funding policies, and second, government regulators have raised the bar across the board for green claims and certifications to overcome a loss in public trust.
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Zero Carbon Leadership in Life Science Europe Summit 2022
Don’t miss out on learning how green labs caught on in over sixty labs across Ireland - how university and pharmaceutical champions achieved eco-friendly lab cultures and how the life science support ecosystem makes eco-design efforts.
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.
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Over 50 Cambridge area life scientists attended the Go Green in 2019! event at the thriving biotech hub, LabCentral. Practical information was presented by My Green Lab, Grenova, Triumvirate Environmental, Harvard University’s Office of Sustainability and UMass Medical School’s Growing Green program.
The expert strategies for laboratory waste shared at the Go Green Symposium
Labs worldwide are faced with new challenges for recycling and waste reduction! View these expert talks, and read about their solutions for reducing laboratory waste. Over 50 Boston area life scientists attended the Go Green Symposium to get the latest information on laboratory sustainability.
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 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 MoreGreen Lab Challenge Webinar
An excellent webinar based on personal experience from experts at building green labs! Watch it here, or go check it out on Labconscious' Resource Page!
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