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 MoreToday’s blog is about (truly) bio-degradable Nodax™ PHA plastic, produced by the biotech company Danimer Scientific. Nodax™ PHA was invented some time ago, but its commercialization has just been ignited by food industry investments. Expect this bioplastic to spread like wildfire.
Read MoreAs the U.S. recycling industry undergoes a transformation, life scientists are looking for trustworthy, local recyclers to meet the challenge of processing lab plastic. Recycling systems work when they are convenient and space efficient. Boston area lab facilities have a new service option that does just that!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that scientific inquiry is dependent on funding. Advances in biomedical research contribute to human health, and are of inestimable value! At the same time, biomedical research is not an inexpensive endeavor. The competition for science funding is fiercer than ever. With green lab initiatives and BETR grants, scientists can boost the impact of their grant dollars, while maximizing their chances to receive awards.
Read MoreThis Thanksgiving holiday, Labconscious would like to thank the life scientists, and sustainability professionals, who have contributed their expertise and enthusiasm to our blog content over the past year. Their efforts have encouraged the worldwide trend in greening labs!
Read MoreLearn why your university should run a green labs fair, and how to do it successfully, in this interview with University of California San Diego Sr. Social Responsibility Program Manager, Mark Ortiz.
Read MoreThe words "game changer" gets thrown around a lot, but in this case it's a bulls eye. Academic, government and industrial laboratories are using this instrument to reduce consumables costs by 90%+ and to prevent plastic pollution. Learn more in this Labconscious interview with inventor and CEO Ali Safavi.
Read MoreHelp 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 MoreWhat is the best option to prevent E-waste? Reuse! High quality lab equipment should go to labs, not landfills! Learn how Biosurplus offers a smart and eco-friendly way to extend the life cycle of laboratory equipment for science.
Read MoreUniversity of Virginia scientists are enhancing their lab work space with money saving lab swaps, a new recycling program, and an eye on green procurement. In this syndicated post UVA Green Labs Specialist Christine Alencar spotlights UVA’s three part Green Lab event series on waste management.
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