Managing laboratory, general, and hazardous waste streams, recycling, and piloting new approaches to reduce environmental impact.
Full description (in category page)
This category covers how research institutions manage waste and resources responsibly. It is the place for sharing strategies, tools, and case studies on:
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Laboratory waste – including biological, chemical, and clinical streams
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General waste and recycling – bins, segregation, contamination, campus-wide systems
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Waste management pilots & innovation – glove recycling, nitrile alternatives, plastics reprocessing, waste-to-energy
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Re-use & repair (covered in Supply Chain & Circularity) – prevention is dealt with upstream; here we focus on end-of-pipe management
How it differs from Supply Chain & Circularity:
Waste & Resource Management deals with what happens after materials are used. Supply Chain & Circularity focuses on preventing waste in the first place through procurement, sharing, and design.