Further Reading & Research Resources
This page provides a curated collection of initiatives, scientific resources, and practical tools supporting more sustainable practices in research laboratories.
🌱 General Information & Initiatives
- Lab Goes Green – Biomol
Practical examples and strategies for greener laboratory workflows. - Sustainability in the Laboatory – analytica
Insights into current trends, innovations, and best practices from science and industry. - Laboratory Sustainability – Freie Universität Berlin
Institutional guidelines and resources for sustainable laboratory management. - Interview with the CEO of My Green Lab – The Analytical Scientist
International perspectives on sustainability strategies in research laboratories.
♻️ Recycling & Awareness Tools
- My Green Lab – Recycling Resources
Information on recycling programs for laboratory consumables. - Thermo Fisher Sustainability Game
An interactive online quiz designed to raise awareness of sustainability in everyday lab work
(ideal for teams, training sessions, or onboarding)
🧪 Chemicals & Consumables
Sustainable Alternatives & Assessment Tools
- Omnilab – Sustainability Flyer (2024)
Overview of sustainable laboratory products, including bio-based pipette tips made from renewable resources (see page 4). - German Environment Agency (UBA) – Sustainability Assessment of Chemicals
Introduction to SubSelect, a tool for evaluating product sustainability based on criteria such as:- presence on lists of problematic substances
- hazardous physicochemical properties
- human and environmental toxicity
- greenhouse gas emissions
- resource consumption
- responsibility within the supply chain
- A Guidebook for Sustainability in Laboratories (ChemRxiv)
A science-based guide offering concrete recommendations, including tables for substituting commonly used solvents with more sustainable alternatives.
🔬 Research & Further Exploration
The resources listed above combine scientific evidence with practical applicability and support:
- sustainable procurement decisions
- optimization of laboratory workflows
- long-term development of sustainability standards in research environments