Formaldehyde fixation may be the gold standard for preserving cells and tissues but alcohol-based fixation can deliver improved results in many biomolecular techniques - with the benefit of safer, greener chemistry.
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Eco-friendly Agarose Choices for Gel Electrophoresis
Is there such a thing as eco-friendly laboratory agarose? When you consider the chemistry involved in the manufacture of this laboratory staple the answer is yes!
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Effective and eco-friendly use of common lab surface disinfectants
Biologists have a heightened awareness of surface contamination and a preference for eco-friendly decontamination methods. It’s more important than ever to connect that awareness to effective lab practices. Learn how ineffective disinfection can increase both contamination and ecological risks.
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Speeding up and greening up bacteria culture count methods
Isn’t it the best when lab sustainability synergetically improves both science and environmental stewardship? Reviewing your method to estimate unknown bacteria cell culture numbers is a great opportunity to reduce single-use lab plastic waste. It can also reduce your workload and support the accuracy of your experiments.
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How to start a micropipette repair program
Repairing micropipettes conserves science funding, reduces lab waste downstream, adds operational resilience for research, and is better for the environment. Learn the steps to setting up a pipette repair shop in this green lab tip from the first university in the world to attain 100% green labs, the University of Bristol!
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Laboratory recycling signage (New resource)
Compare the EPA’s basic environmental hierarchy for non-hazardous waste disposal to your lab work materials and the best locally available disposal options. Then add your own images to customize this open access lab recycling signage.
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