Sustainability is receiving increasing attention in laboratories. This is necessary: labs consume a lot of energy and water and produce a relatively large amount of waste. At the same time, strict safety standards, specialized equipment, and high quality requirements make achieving sustainability more complex than in an office environment.

Nevertheless, many practical steps are possible. Consider saving energy by using equipment more intelligently, optimizing cooling and ventilation, or switching off instruments when not needed. Better waste separation and reducing disposable materials can also make a big difference.

Moreover, sustainability plays a role throughout the entire laboratory chain. Increasingly, attention is being paid to more sustainable materials, packaging, and chemicals. More efficient research planning, better handling of samples, and limiting waste also contribute to a smaller ecological footprint.

We organize various activities that provide you with immediate, practical tools to get started with sustainability in your own lab.

• Participate in an X-pedition along sustainable lab solutions
• Attend the daily workshop on sustainable working in the lab
• Join the discussion during a hands-on workshop on cleaning and reusing pipette tips.