Sustainability in the lab: How to make your science greener

Climate change is perhaps the biggest issue the planet is facing at the moment.

With the oceans reaching a record high in temperature last month, sustainability practices to combat global warming are at the forefront of people’s minds – in all aspects of life. From ditching plastic straws to plastic bag levies in supermarkets, avoiding the use of one time and short-lived consumables is key to a healthy and happy planet. But how does this translate to the lab, where sustainability has famously been difficult?

In this article written by Lyndsey Fletcher for Front Line Genomics, they take a look at the importance of sustainability in the lab, and the practices you can employ to ensure a happy and eco-friendly environment.

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