lab sustainability

A Conversation About How We Can Waste Less and Care More, Together

Photo of student researcher Alex Hamze holding a pipette in his right hand and a small glass bottle in his left.

Sustainable living habits are often misconstrued as an ‘all-or-nothing’ mindset, where positive impact can only occur through perfection in every area of action. But in a recent conversation with Dr. Peter Oelkers, an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Biochemistry at University of Michigan-Dearborn, he emphasized that sustainability can be more than just a box to check. For him, it’s … Read More

Choose to Reuse! Explore the Lab Reuse Program

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A painted mug with blue vines along the rim. There are happy jack-o-lanterns painted along the side of the white mug.

The University of Michigan Lab Reuse Program is a testament to the university’s commitment to being environmentally sustainable through redistributing unused laboratory materials. This initiative aims to reduce lab waste and increase the utilization of resources. As a large research institution, lab work has a huge environmental impact on our campus and on campuses around the country. Previously known as … Read More