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Eco-label for Life Science

Nicole Kelesoglu December 12, 2017

Biologists must prioritize getting reliable results when purchasing chemicals, reagents, plastic ware, glassware and lab equipment.  However, this need should be balanced with environmental and human health concerns.

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In Green Lab Tips Tags Ecolabel, Life Science, ACT label, My Green Lab, Green lab tips
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Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Styrofoam

Nicole Kelesoglu December 1, 2017

The quick informational video below does a great job explaining why innovation is needed at the point of use and disposal for Styrofoam materials.  Let's face it.  This is a problem encountered with Styrofoam items by scientists and non-scientists alike. 

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In Science and Technology Tags green lab tips, foam recycling
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The Laboratory Freezer Challenge: DO YOU HAVE THE EYE OF THE TIGER?

Nicole Kelesoglu November 15, 2017

Watching this video by My Green Lab brightened my day!   

Share it with your lab mates and then sign up for the 2017-2018  International Laboratory Freezer Challenge at www.freezerchallenge.org  

Hint: You might want to turn up the volume if you are a Survivor fan...

In Green Lab Tips Tags Laboratory Freezer Challenge, My Green Lab, labconscious
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Lab Glove Recycling in Europe

Nicole Kelesoglu November 6, 2017

Yes, laboratory glove recycling services are available in Europe!

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In Lab plastics Tags Terracycle glove, Rightcycle, glove recycling, labconscious, green labs
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OneTouch Pipette tips in paper racks make lab recycling easy

Nicole Kelesoglu November 1, 2017

Here is a good option when reuse or recycling of pipette tip racks isn't available in your laboratory. 

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In Green Lab Tips Tags Onetouch Pipette tip, green lab tips, sustainable lab
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Green Chemistry is the Pinnacle of Lab Safety

Nicole Kelesoglu September 25, 2017

Green chemistry is a solution oriented approach to lab safety with economic benefits. In today's green labs tip I would like to refer you to the OSHA Transitioning to Safer Chemicals Toolkit that highlights how efforts to substitute hazardous chemicals with green chemistry is the most effective way to promote laboratory safety.

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In Green Chemistry Tags green chemistry, lab safety, osha
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