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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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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • News & Publications
    • Newsletter
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us >
      • Speaking Engagement Request
    • Data Privacy
  • Programs
    • My Green Lab Certification >
      • My Green Lab Certification Update Process
      • Royal Society of Chemistry Member Discount
    • ACT >
      • ACT Database
      • ACT Program Update Process
    • My Green Lab Ambassador
    • Freezer Challenge
    • Converge
    • Accredited Professionals
    • Million Advocates
    • Green Chemistry
    • CEEL
  • Resources
    • Strategic Plan 2025-2027
    • Carbon Impact of Biotech & Pharma Reports >
      • 2024 Carbon Impact of Biotech and Pharma Report
      • 2023 Carbon Impact of Biotech and Pharma Report
      • 2022 Carbon Impact of Biotech and Pharma Report
      • 2021 Carbon Impact of Biotech and Pharma Report
    • Autoclave Impact Evaluation
    • Waste
    • Energy
    • Water
    • Green Chemistry
    • Other Topics
    • Partners >
      • Industry News from 3BL Media
    • How to Green Lab
    • Case Studies
  • Sponsorship
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Donate
  • Partnerships
  • MGL Summits
    • 2025 Europe Summit
    • 2024 Global Summit
    • 2023 Global Summit
    • 2023 Europe Summit
    • 2022 Global Summit
    • 2022 Europe Summit
    • 2021 Global Summit
    • 2020 Global Summit
  • The Beaker (Blog)
  • Education
    • My Green Lab Ambassador
    • Accredited Professionals
  • Impact Laboratories