What gets in the way of recycling lab plastics? We speak to so many labs that want to recycle their plastic consumables, but we know it’s not always easy to make it happen. Some of the barriers we hear about most often include: 🕒 Time – finding a moment to set up a new waste

Life science R&D is evolving fast. We're excited to share three interviews with biologists and engineers who offer insights into robotics and AI use in lab work. It's good knowledge for any project or career stage. A sustainability mindset helps us to decide how and when to

Deep learning models are one of the most exciting trends to increase success and sustainabilty in life science. Good on the developers of DrugReflector!

An AI model trained on complex data from human cells could provide a shortcut in the race to develop new drugs https://t.co/MQmdKsn9fu

This conference at the Univ. of Cologne, 26–27 January 2026, will focus on how lab operations at universities and research institutions can become more sustainable while maintaining scientific excellence. https://t.co/R0oIX4vPLA

E-waste recycling is undergoing a renaissance. Learn why and check out a list of five types of instruments to consider recycling in our latest blog post. https://t.co/HXq9cznyCQ

“Convenience is a roadblock for sustainability everywhere,” remarks Hughson. “It’s like the Amazon syndrome. Why would I go out to the store when I can order it and have it delivered directly to me? At the BSC, we’re a service that has been here and is able to do that for

Could your future lab be powered by fuel derived from seawater? MIT is advancing systems to improve the research environment and open avenues to clean power for all. Learn more in our latest blog post:

Having signed up to @ucl’s Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework, we're working towards the highest standards of sustainability and efficiency in our labs. One example of how we're reducing our carbon footprint and tackling plastic pollution on-site #WorldEnvironmentDay

Check out our latest green lab tip contrasting animal-derived reagents to recombinants for endotoxin testing. Even if you’re not a microbiologist, it’s worth understanding why we all have a stake in the fate of the horseshoe crab.

To celebrate Earth Day, we’re sharing a talk on the benefits of cell-based biological chemical factories by Kristala Prather, Ph.D., Head of the MIT Dept of Chemical Engineering. Watch the presentation and learn about current global trends: https://t.co/GtkHLxfrCX @NEBiolabs

Learn about microbial manufacturing, networks for surplus lab materials, and more, tomorrow at @LabCentral in Cambridge! Register Today: https://t.co/iPXgYBBh9n

In an article for @Nature, @mcgillu Macdonald Campus grad students Anthony Gagliano & Marie Launay detail their journey to reduce plastic waste in their genetics lab, from quantifying the issue to taking action.

🇨🇷Costa Rica has now almost doubled the size of its rainforest. They turned it all around within a generation. It can be done. We can halt and reverse biodiversity loss for a more sustainable and healthier future. #KMGBF via @wef

Good on the University of Exeter, and cheers to these researchers on their Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) Gold certifications! ...Exeter’s pioneering research centre wins prestigious sustainability award

Two recent reports offer scientists’ feedback after going “all in” to earn lab sustainability certifications in academic settings. https://t.co/a0eGkQOBTg

Good on these University of Aberdeen researchers for sharing pragmatic approaches for lab plastic! Campion, C., Robertson, L., Stansfield, I. et al. Towards greener and more sustainable pre-clinical oncology research. BJC Rep 3, 4 (2025).

The EMBO Lab Sustainability Award recognizes pioneers of environmental #sustainability in #lifescience research. Individuals representing a group initiative can apply from now until 14 March 2025. https://t.co/w5WktEBnsz

An analysis by Green Labs Austria shows the amount and content of plastic waste generated by life science research. To reduce waste and help to address global plastic pollution, labs should proactively explore alternatives and recycling methods. More here: