This sub-category is for sharing approaches to reduce the environmental impact of plastics and other consumables in research. Topics may include:
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Reuse and recycling initiatives for lab plastics
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Alternatives to single-use plastics (e.g. pipette tips, tubes, PPE)
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Supplier innovations and case studies
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Data and reporting on consumables waste
This space links closely with Waste & Resource Management, but the focus here is on preventing waste through better design and procurement of consumables.