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.
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Biotech scaling up Nodax™ a Landfill and Waterway biodegradable, biobased plastic
Today’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.
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Green Labs will recycle any Boston area lab tip box collections with mixes of any manufacturer!
New recycling company Green Labs streamlines Boston lab collections
As 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!
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The NIH has sustainability goals and considers laboratory efficiency to be an important part of grant applications
It’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 MoreThank you to our sustainable laboratory expert contributors!
This 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!
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Green Labs Fairs Tie the Latest and Greatest Technology to Cost Savings for Research Labs
Learn 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 Secret Technology that Allows Labs to Reuse Plastic Pipette Tips
The 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 MoreDo you have a bioscience laboratory story supporting sustainability?
Help 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 MoreBiosurplus Helps Extend the Life Cycle of Laboratory Equipment
What 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.
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