Green Labs: Save Energy & Reduce Waste

Welcome to our dedicated feature page Green Labs: Save Energy & Reduce Waste. This comprehensive collection of materials is designed to support your laboratory’s efforts and decision making in working to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and implement more eco-friendly practices.

Explore the latest advancements in energy-efficient instrumentation, sustainable lab consumables, and innovative waste reduction strategies. Learn how cutting-edge automation and digital solutions are helping laboratories optimize workflows while reducing their environmental footprint. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, industry insights, or the latest green technologies, this page provides the resources you need to build a more sustainable lab and drive positive change.

Sustainability facts sheet of Vivaflow SU

Learn how Sartorius has placed sustainability at the fore-front using local sourcing and logistical strategies in the production of Vivaflow® SU. Delivering faster process speeds and higher recoveries for virtually any molecule, the tangential flow filtration (TFF) cassette will transform your ultra and diafiltration capabilities.

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Second generation feedstock into first class consumables

Explore the Eppendorf twin.tec® PCR plate, a biobased solution that improves your carbon footprint whilst maintaining performance, highlighted with its ISCC PLUS certification.

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Scientists' Choice Awards
Sustainability Scientists’ Choice Award 2025 winners announced

Learn more about this year’s winners and nominees and discover how they are shaping a more eco-conscious future for laboratory research.

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Sustainability in the lab: Progress, opportunities, and the path forward

Hear insights on how to reduce your environmental footprint while maintaining research quality, from eliminating single-use plastics to implementing lab-wide initiatives.

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The green energy transition enabling sustainability through science

Explore this interactive resource for the latest on renewable energy sources. Discover how you can transition to greener energy for your R&D, performance testing, and quality assurance laboratory.

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Greener water systems for a sustainable lab

Transform your water purification system with a greener alternative. Discover how the Milli-Q® series cuts energy and water consumption, to support your efforts in creating a more eco-friendly laboratory.  

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Leading green chemistry in HPLC

Uncover eco-friendly, compact and portable HPLC instruments. Designed to reduce solvent consumption and hazardous waste, these efficient and sustainable systems deliver repeatability in a flexible format. 

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Starlab closes the TipOne recycling loop

Recycled TipOne® plastic is now being used to make TipOne® racks. Find out more about Starlab’s manufacturing milestone and the TipOne journey to closing the loop that aims to drive the sustainable pipetting revolution.

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Miele’s commitment to eco-friendly laboratory washers

Discover intelligent laboratory washers that are energy-efficient, water saving and minimize carbon emissions. Being awarded the ACT® label, these washers both deliver exceptional cleaning results whilst protecting the environment. 

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