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Lab Reuse Strategies to Reduce Carbon Footprints

Shannon Meirzon Pyxis Communications May 12, 2022

The shift to single-use plastics has grown dramatically in life science over time. Excitingly, a new study shares evidence that a balanced approach of reuse and single-use labware can reduce environmental impacts and costs.

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In Reuse strategies, Lab plastics Tags lab plastic, glassware
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DNA and RNA Purification Kits

Shannon Meirzon Pyxis Communications April 1, 2022

The eco-friendly design movement to cut waste while retaining or improving nucleic acid purification results is gaining traction. Learn about kits from three vendors.

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In Molecular Biology Tips, Lab plastics Tags DNA purification
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Eco-friendly Agarose Choices for Gel Electrophoresis

Nicole Kelesoglu December 2, 2021

Is there such a thing as eco-friendly laboratory agarose? When you consider the chemistry involved in the manufacture of this laboratory staple the answer is yes!

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In Molecular Biology Tips, Green Chemistry Tags agarose, molecular techniques
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Effective and eco-friendly use of common lab surface disinfectants

Nicole Kelesoglu October 28, 2021

Biologists have a heightened awareness of surface contamination and a preference for eco-friendly decontamination methods. It’s more important than ever to connect that awareness to effective lab practices. Learn how ineffective disinfection can increase both contamination and ecological risks.

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In Green Chemistry, Reduce Hazardous Waste, Protect Biodiversity Tags decontamination, lab gloves
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Speeding up and greening up bacteria culture count methods

Nicole Kelesoglu September 30, 2021

Isn’t it the best when lab sustainability synergetically improves both science and environmental stewardship? Reviewing your method to estimate unknown bacteria cell culture numbers is a great opportunity to reduce single-use lab plastic waste. It can also reduce your workload and support the accuracy of your experiments.

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In Microbiology Tips, Reduce Hazardous Waste Tags Microbiology, green lab tips, Green lab tips
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How to start a micropipette repair program

Nicole Kelesoglu August 18, 2021

Repairing micropipettes conserves science funding, reduces lab waste downstream, adds operational resilience for research, and is better for the environment. Learn the steps to setting up a pipette repair shop in this green lab tip from the first university in the world to attain 100% green labs, the University of Bristol!

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In Reuse strategies, Repair strategies Tags lab reuse, pipette
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