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The My Green Lab Summit 2024 this week is a great place to start your sustainability journey or learn about industry best practices from leaders in Life Sciences! #SustainableScience #TrueCircularity #RaisingTheBar

We want to spotlight National Renewable Energy Laboratory, who is not only leading by example through transparency and data in their efforts to reach net-zero emissions, but they are helping to educate others in the process. Take a look at their definitions for net-zero energy, net-zero emissions, and 24/7 carbon-free energy: 𝐍𝐞𝐭-𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: On an annual basis, overall performance has greatly reduced energy needs through efficiency gains such that the balance of energy for vehicles, thermal, and electrical energy within the site boundary is met by renewable energy. 𝐍𝐞𝐭-𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: On an annual basis, eliminate or offset all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (measured in MTCO2e) including both direct Scope 1 emissions and indirect Scope 2 and 3 emissions to achieve carbon neutrality. 24/7 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: Excluding carbon offsets, all energy consumed for operations are at all times of day from 100% emission-free sources. #NetZero #QuantifyVerify #EvidenceBasedSustainability

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁! Have you secured your spot? Here is a taste of what's to come at the upcoming event on September 18-19: • Keynote sessions from Dr. Britt Wray, PhD and Gary Cohen, two extraordinary speakers who are shaping the future of environmental health and well-being. • Interactive roundtable sessions on key topics including EHS & compliance, program management, sustainability metrics, and more. • Technical sessions on the circular economy, lab efficiency and automation, and waste management. • A special awards ceremony honoring change-makers driving sustainable science. To attend these sessions and more, be sure to register for the virtual My Green Lab Global Summit 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gj6zRdRV #greenlabs #sustainability #mygreenlab

Many Scientists we connect with are interested in reducing the environmental impact of their research but don’t know where to start. Here are a few impactful first steps to consider: - Ask your vendors for sustainable options - Explore funding or support from an Employee Resource Group (ERG) - Join or start a Green Team  - Consider becoming a My Green Lab Ambassador - Learn more about the life cycle of your single-use consumables A small change can make a big impact. Choose progress over perfection and start somewhere. Reach out to the Polycarbin team today! #SustainableScience #TrueCircularity #EvidenceBasedSustainability

Innovation doesn't have to come at a #ClimateCost. Look no further than Twist Bioscience and their significant progress on #ZeroWaste, #LandfillDiversion, #Recycling and most impactfully, #Circularity with Polycarbin!

Laboratories are among the most energy-intensive spaces in life science buildings, and their impact on a company's sustainability goals can be significant if these areas are not prioritized. I2SL: International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories' "Best Practices Guide: Laboratory Resilience" highlights the critical role of sustainable practices in creating resilient, energy-efficient, and decarbonized laboratories. As the life sciences industry evolves, it's crucial to embrace these best practices to minimize environmental impact and foster innovation. We're committed to advancing plastic circularity in laboratories. Maximizing the use cycles of plastic consumables and minimizing the impact of innovation. Discover how Polycarbin can support your journey toward a greener future. #SustainableScience #ResearchRecycleRepeat #ChooseCircularity #EvidenceBasedSustainability

We are proud to highlight the incredible work of Christopher Dunfield at Polycarbin. They are revolutionizing lab plastic waste management by creating a circular economy model that not only recycles single-use lab plastics but also turns them into high-quality lab consumables. Their Carbin Counter™ platform even allows research institutions to track their recycling efforts and quantify emissions savings in real time. 🌍♻️ Key Insights from Christopher Dunfield: ☣ Audit Your Waste: Research institutions should start by conducting red bag audits to identify recyclable items often overlooked, like pipette tips. These items can be diverted from incineration to recycling, significantly reducing costs and environmental impact. ⚠️ Overcome EHS Challenges: While some EHS teams may be cautious about new waste management practices, understanding and leveraging RCRA guidelines can help ease these concerns and open doors to more sustainable waste solutions. 🏭 Embrace Circular Economy Resins: Manufacturers can enhance their sustainability credentials by incorporating Polycarbin's recycled resins into their lab products. Christopher's leadership at Polycarbin is helping to pave the way for a more sustainable future in the scientific community. Let's join him in making impactful changes! 🔗 Learn more about Polycarbin at polycarbin.com #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #LabPlastics #Recycling #Polycarbin #ResearchRecycling

“Over the past 12 months, more than half of sustainability leaders who participated in the Review say their companies have experienced increases in revenue (55%), profit (57%), share price (56%), brand reputation (58%), and their ability to attract talent (54%).” Great insight and data from Cytiva. Sustainability is no longer seen as optional or a business expense. Consumers are becoming more educated about the impact of their purchasing decisions and tapping into their desire to be mission-aligned with their employers. Polycarbin partners are already using the third-party verified sustainability data associated with our programs for CSR/ESG reports, tracking Scope 3 Emissions, living out sustainability goals, and marketing. Reach out to our team today to join the circular economy! #TrueCircularity #EvidenceBasedSustainability #SustainableScience

Check out My Green Lab's blog on the importance of environmental partners in lab sustainability. To us, collaboration is key to the Circular Economy and increasing plastic circularity in laboratories. By targeting non-hazardous plastics, we are a great partner to existing regulated waste haulers by incorporating: 1️⃣ Extended Producer Responsibility: Ensuring plastics are responsibly managed at the end of their life cycle. 2️⃣ True Circularity: Transforming collected plastics into new, low-carbon lab products. 3️⃣ Evidence-based Sustainability: Quantifying emission reductions with our Carbin Counter platform. Join the Circular Economy by becoming a Polycarbin Mailback customer and support sustainable science! 🌍💚 #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #TrueCircularity #EvidenceBasedSustainability #LabSustainability #CircularEconomy

The scientific community creates an estimated 12 billion pounds of plastic waste each year, but thanks to two former Pitt Med students, Pitt research labs are at the forefront of a closed-loop recycling system for scientific plastics. James O'Brien and Noah Pyles started the company Polycarbin, which is now returning to Pitt to help offset its carbon footprint and meet its sustainability goals. https://lnkd.in/dTmeR2wk