This list is certainly not exhaustive since scientists come up with new amazing practices to make their laboratories more sustainable every day. However, here is as much inspiration as we can give: Reducing waste Improving experimental conduct and design Reducing paper, water and energy use Paper Water Energy Changing procurement and purchasing processes Using equipment… Continue reading The Shortest Complete List of Sustainable Actions
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Ask Me Anything – 10 Questions About Sustainability Answered
Question 1: I work with animals, mice to be precise. Are there best practices or opportunities to be more sustainable? 1. Optimize Experimental Design Minimize: the number of animals used by ensuring experiments have sufficient statistical power and address specific research questions effectively. This reduces unnecessary animal usage and associated costs. 2. Consider Breeding Practices:… Continue reading Ask Me Anything – 10 Questions About Sustainability Answered
An Introduction To Sustainable Procurement: A Scientist’s Guide to Purchasing Greener Items For The Laboratory
By Patrick Penndorf Procurement. In other words, the process of purchasing items and services for your laboratory. When I first delved into the world of procurement, I was met with a lot of complex jargon and convoluted advice. It felt confused and uncertain about my next step. Therefore, let me share what I have learned… Continue reading An Introduction To Sustainable Procurement: A Scientist’s Guide to Purchasing Greener Items For The Laboratory
Top 5 Certifications For Scientists To Know About
Optimizing procurement strategies can be challenging. Searching for greener products and suppliers is not straightforward. Although it is impossible to get a hang of all certification out there, 5 questions can help you to get a good feeling: A) What do they assess?i.e., carbon footprints or working conditions | processes or products? B) Who is… Continue reading Top 5 Certifications For Scientists To Know About