Towards a more sustainable laboratory
How can we make research more sustainable while conserving valuable resources? This is the question we are addressing through our participation in the My Green Lab certification program. This internationally established program supports research laboratories in systematically reducing their environmental footprint and integrating sustainable practices into everyday laboratory operations.
An important step toward greater sustainability was taking inventory of our refrigerators and freezers. By reviewing and consolidating the items in storage, we were able to use storage capacity more efficiently and turn off refrigeration units that are not currently needed.
The certification process provides us with a structured framework for identifying and implementing further opportunities to conserve resources in areas such as energy and water consumption, waste reduction, chemical management, and sustainable procurement.
Our goal is to integrate sustainability more deeply into our daily research activities, step by step. For us, responsible research also means using resources responsibly.
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