Waste

Labs produce a lot of waste. It's estimated that every year the plastic waste alone from laboratories could cover an area 23x the size of Manhattan ankle deep.  Although much of this waste is hazardous, a lot of it isn't. In fact, anything that can be thrown in the trash has the potential to have a different end of life.

Did you know... ?

• It is possible to recycle nitrile gloves.
• It is possible to recycle lab plastics - from tip boxes to conical tubes.
• Many consumables can be reused if properly washed/sterilized.

What can be done to reduce waste in the lab?  Check out the resources below.

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