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 MoreHappy New Year to the Science Community!
Labconscious hopes that laboratories everywhere achieve their greatest research goals, using efficient laboratory work that protects our earth's resources and supports human health!
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 MoreWhat Does "Green Chromatography" Yield?
Subjects, such as resource optimization or better energy usage, have arrived in the laboratory. What does this mean for the most important separation method, chromatography? An inventory shows the amount of optimization potential in the technology that is more than 100 years old.
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.
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New England Biolabs scientists use a biohazard waste recycling program that is safe, sustainable and smart.
Sustainable Lab Safety with Triumvirate Environmental
Today's Labconscious interview is for laboratory researchers interested in an easy to use and eco-friendly red bin system. Our thanks to Ian Lanza who is a regional life science director for Triumvirate Environmental, a provider of turnkey environmental and hazardous waste management services to education, healthcare, industrial, and life sciences labs...including New England Biolabs!
Read MoreLab Recycling with TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Boxes
Laboratory Managers Can Improve Internal Sustainability by Recycling Gloves, Pipet Tips, Tubes, Glassware, Film Packaging and More...
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3D Printed Lab Equipment
Hundreds of open source 3D printer designs for lab equipment are available online that can reduce your lab set up costs in a sustainable way. These items include microscopes, micro pipettes, centrifuges, gel electrophoresis systems and many lab hacks!
Read MoreEco friendly Plasmid Miniprep, PCR purification and Gel Extractions kits
Molecular biologists appreciate how the sustainably sourced, DNA purification Monarch kits produce optimal results
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