[results] How Do You Typically Manage Waste and Environmental Impact in the Lab?

Nov 19th, 2024
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Last week we highlighted a paper published in the Royal Society of Chemistry source Sustain reporting that through their own research operations, science, research and laboratories can have a significant carbon footprint and contribute to the climate crisis.

This made us wonder: How do you practice sustainability in the lab? Here's what you said. 

Please note there will be no poll during the week of November 25, 2024, due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Polls will resume the week of December 2. Be sure to check back!

Poll Results

  • Using green chemistry principles and energy efficient processes 21%
  • Recycling and proper disposal of materials 45%
  • Reducing sample sizes in experiments 34%
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