Reducing the environmental impact from laboratory science

Bioscience generates up to 1.8% of worldwide plastic waste and academic facilities use up to 6x more energy than equivalent commercial buildings

 

Our mission is to reduce the environmental impact of the research we do, at Boston Children’s Hospital and at Longwood Partners

Ready to get started?

Green Resources

Tips on how green your equipment and consumables as well as other resources are compiled here

Recycle better

What can be recycled in laboratories BCH, and how? Find resources and support here.

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Reduce wastage

Laboratory equipment can waste huge amounts of water and energy; find easy and cheap ways to reduce this without impacting your science

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Reducing the environmental impact of lab science is possible. We’ve done it before.

Our team brings years of experience from around the globe to reduce our impact as scientists on our environment.

 
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Want to get involved?

This movement is for everyone! Whether you want to decrease your own labs environmental impact, advocate for your floor or get involved in large scale changes, we’d love to have you.