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.
Sustainability has become an integral part of the laboratory. But where do you start, and what can you concretely do to become more sustainable? Are you already on your way, or do you still need to start? Five companies with expertise in sustainable lab solutions share their practical tips and tricks that you can put into practice immediately.
