Martin Farley has helped thousands of biologists around the world to improve research capacity and quality while minimizing lab materials, energy, and time. Our thanks to Martin for sharing his insights!
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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.
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The Prober Lab’s Openness to a Green Chemistry Solvent
Pragmatic leadership fosters sustainability in this Caltech research lab - opening eyes to a green solvent switch.
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Agarose : Over a billion years of evolution in your gel
The agarose gel that we rely on to analyze nucleic acids, perform chromatography, and so much more, is derived from a humble sea moss. Overharvesting threatens the future of this natural wonder and scientific resource. Let’s be thankful for the ongoing switch to sustainable production.
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Lessons on lab waste from healthcare sustainability research
The estimated disposable plastic associated with each COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed is 822 grams - including necessary PPE. This speaks to a sustainability goal shared by healthcare and life science alike - reducing biohazardous waste. Clinicians and researchers point to achievable steps to take now and achievements to strive for. Life science should listen in.
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Lab equipment that isn't lab equipment
A few years back, the hilarious Science Twitter conversation #reviewforscience made it into the news. A recent Science Twitter thread shows how this creative mindset persists - only the focus moved to lab bench work.
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How did the University of Bristol achieve 100% Green Labs?
Valuing the “technicians voice” and providing best practice resources to labs synergistically leads to sustainability improvements. Check out three technicians’ experiences going green.
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The Pipette Repair Shop
Do you have a pipette graveyard drawer in your lab? Learn from University of Bristol’s Clara Brigitta how circular economy principles can be applied in laboratories to reduce their environmental impact.
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