{"id":5748,"date":"2024-08-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/media\/our-blog\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:44:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:44:42","slug":"plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic-Free Labs: Where Sustainability Meets Scientific Innovation\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Sustainability_Labs_Key_Takeaways\" >Sustainability Labs: Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Green_Alternatives_for_Sustainability_Labs\" >Green Alternatives for Sustainability Labs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Case_Study_Spotlight_Sustainable_Innovation_in_Practice\" >Case Study Spotlight: Sustainable Innovation in Practice&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Quick_Wins_for_Sustainable_Lab_Practices\" >Quick Wins for Sustainable Lab Practices&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Eliminate_Common_Consumables\" >Eliminate Common Consumables&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Repurpose_and_Recycle_PPE\" >Repurpose and Recycle PPE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Cut_Lab_Waste_During_Plastic-Free_July\" >Cut Lab Waste During Plastic-Free July&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/plastic-free-labs-lets-count-the-ways\/#Join_the_Global_Zero%E2%80%91Waste_Movement_With_IFF\" >Join the Global Zero\u2011Waste Movement With IFF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainability_Labs_Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Sustainability Labs:<strong> Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single-use plastic reduction can start with small swaps like downsizing pipettes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IFF program cut 1 million single-use items across 40 labs in 30 countries&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership support plus local Green Teams accelerate adoption of sustainable lab practices&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reusable or recyclable PPE options shrink waste streams and support zero-waste goals&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From personal protective equipment (PPE) to pipettes, labs have a menagerie of single-use plastics. But what happens when scientists and creatives come together to tackle plastic pollution \u2014 one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/iucn.org\/resources\/issues-brief\/plastic-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s largest issues<\/a>?&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>There are endless possibilities&nbsp;for&nbsp;ways to reduce, reuse and repurpose plastic waste.&nbsp;<br>In this article, you\u2019ll discover:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why laboratories have depended on plastics and their environmental cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Real-world innovations that are cutting single-use items in research settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How small, targeted swaps can deliver outsized sustainability gains&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where a circular-economy mindset can unlock further waste reductions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Alternatives_for_Sustainability_Labs\"><\/span>Green Alternatives for Sustainability Labs&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Science labs rely on plastic for many reasons \u2014 sterility, cost-efficiency and durability, just to name a few. And as businesses strive to achieve zero waste to landfill to meet their sustainability goals, a number of innovations have surfaced in labs around the world that reduce the reliance on single-use plastics, provide eco\u2011friendly alternatives and\/or help to implement responsible usage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those committed teams interested in challenging the status quo, one tip to increase sustainable alternatives is to first focus on small wins\u2026because they can make a big difference.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the first step toward making a difference. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/engineering-microbial-circular-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Our Circular Economy Initiatives<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-hero-image.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of a scientist's hands holding forceps and a plant sample\" class=\"wp-image-28897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-hero-image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-hero-image-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-hero-image-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-hero-image-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-hero-image-200x122.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Laboratories can reduce their carbon footprint by reducing the use of single-use plastics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_Spotlight_Sustainable_Innovation_in_Practice\"><\/span>Case Study Spotlight: Sustainable Innovation in Practice&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within IFF, initial internal research of our Nourish Creative Labs found that at least 70% of all plastic items in our lab setting fell into four categories: bags, bottles and caps, cups and containers and pipettes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning in 2021, teams within our global creative labs envisioned a sustainable path forward that embraced alternative solutions on plastic reliance in daily operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligned with the corporate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>sustainability commitment<\/em><\/a> to achieve zero waste to landfill at all major manufacturing facilities by 2030, the team got to work exploring options.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first phase launched in 18 labs across 11 countries and included the elimination of plastic bags, utensils and tasting cups in the lab. From there, the program only grew.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Since 2023, 40 labs in 30 countries have taken part of the initiative, collectively eliminating ~1 million single\u2011use plastic items and trimming purchase orders by an average 24,800 units per site.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Leadership support and on\u2011the\u2011ground Green Teams embedded viable alternatives to single-use plastic, making it easier for everyone to embrace change and continue to champion the program.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    Deepen your sustainability footprint.                 <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/contact-us\/\"  class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\">Talk to Us <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Wins_for_Sustainable_Lab_Practices\"><\/span>Quick Wins for Sustainable Lab Practices&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small, science\u2011smart tweaks can slash waste and demonstrate measurable progress in just weeks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminate_Common_Consumables\"><\/span>Eliminate Common Consumables&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another tip&nbsp;for&nbsp;making a lab more eco\u2011friendly is to identify one or two opportunities that can make the biggest impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever been in a laboratory, you\u2019ve seen a pipette. In our creative centers these small plastic tools are primarily used for weighing and transporting raw materials for flavor tasting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also help to avoid possible contamination&nbsp;when&nbsp;mixing flavors and raw materials. These disposable instruments are particularly convenient but not eco\u2011friendly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having explored ways to avoid plastic waste without compromising safety or quality control, the teams settled on simply reducing the size of the pipettes from 3 ml to 1 ml. This small shift effectively reduced the volume of pipette plastic waste by two\u2011thirds with a potential reduction of up to 1,102 lbs (500 kg) annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repurpose_and_Recycle_PPE\"><\/span>Repurpose and Recycle PPE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option? Take the gloves off\u2026 and repurpose them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disposable gloves are a frequently used, and these crucial PPEs &nbsp;are a prime candidate for reuse. In Union Beach, New Jersey, our R&amp;D lab has recycled 1,000 lb of disposable nitrile gloves since 2017, and they are not stopping! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your disposable gloves are made of nitrile, latex or vinyl, special programs are available to safely recycle the gloves. As with any materials, recycling disposable gloves is only a safe option if they have not come into contact with clinical waste or chemicals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond lab workflows, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/science\/bioscience\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"49\">IFF\u2019s bioscience platform<\/a> offers ingredient innovations that reinforce sustainability at every step.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/science\/deb\/\"><strong>Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials\u2122<\/strong> (DEB)<\/a>, for example, is IFF\u2019s platform for enzymatically polymerizing plant-based sugars into structurally precise, high-performance polysaccharides at commercial scale. The DEB manufacturing process is carbon-negative on a cradle-to-gate basis, offering a renewable, biodegradable alternative to traditional polymers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-reduce-plastic.jpg\" alt=\"A female in an IFF lab coat conducting an experiment\" class=\"wp-image-28935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-reduce-plastic.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-reduce-plastic-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-reduce-plastic-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-reduce-plastic-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-reduce-plastic-200x122.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While a laboratory environment requires disposable plastic tools, there are ways to reduce and repurpose single-use plastic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_Lab_Waste_During_Plastic-Free_July\"><\/span>Cut Lab Waste During Plastic-Free July&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What can you do to help reduce reliance on plastic? Join a global campaign that challenges individuals and organizations to reduce single-use plastics throughout the month of July (and beyond). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awarenessdays.com\/awareness-days-calendar\/plastic-free-july-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plastic-Free July<\/a> offers an opportunity to rethink routine habits and explore more sustainable alternatives, especially in settings where plastic use is deeply embedded in everyday operations, like research labs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why labs matter<\/strong>: Research environments often rely on disposable plastics for sterility and convenience, making them ideal places to pilot impactful changes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global alignment<\/strong>: Reducing lab plastic supports broader zero-waste goals and aligns with circular economy commitments and corporate sustainability commitments such as IFF\u2019s Do More Good Plan&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your next step<\/strong>: Start with one change. Swap out tasting cups, downsize pipettes, or introduce a reusable PPE program. Track your team\u2019s impact throughout the month.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take this month as your lab\u2019s opportunity to test, measure and inspire change. Small shifts today can lead to measurable sustainability gains tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-plastic-free-lab.jpg\" alt=\"A male and female scientist looking at a lab report\" class=\"wp-image-28924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-plastic-free-lab.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-plastic-free-lab-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-plastic-free-lab-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-plastic-free-lab-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sustainability-lab-plastic-free-lab-200x122.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IFF&#8217;s Plastic-Free Lab initiative contributes to cleaner environments across the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Join_the_Global_Zero%E2%80%91Waste_Movement_With_IFF\"><\/span>Join the Global Zero\u2011Waste Movement With IFF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, the world recognizes special days and months designed to bring attention to zero waste. Whether it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerowasteweek.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zero Waste Week<\/a>, Global Recycling Day, World Environment Day, World Environment Day or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticfreejuly.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plastic Free July<\/a>, remember we\u2019re all striving to achieve zero waste to landfill to help safeguard the health of our planet, waterways and food systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations estimates that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unep.org\/news-and-stories\/story\/everything-you-need-know-about-plastic-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people produce 430 million tons of plastic a year<\/a>, with two\u2011thirds composed of short\u2011lived products.\u00a0With more than 135 years of innovation, IFF is a trusted partner for translating bold sustainability ambitions into measurable, science\u2011backed results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will you take a few small steps to reduce, reuse, or repurpose single\u2011use plastics in your labs?&nbsp;Find out more about IFF\u2019s environmental, sustainability and governance story in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/sustainabilityreport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do More Good Report<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious about the power of science?<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/science\/innovations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See How Bioscience Impacts Product Innovation<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752772971034\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a sustainability lab?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sustainability-focused labs are research facilities that systematically integrate waste reduction, resource efficiency and circular\u2011economy principles into everyday protocols, from procurement to disposal.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752773011093\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the most effective sustainable lab practices?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0Top practices include downsizing or re\u2011specifying consumables, implementing reusable PPE programs, auditing energy use, and adopting frameworks like LEAF or My Green Lab to benchmark progress.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752773036187\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can a laboratory transition to plastic\u2011free solutions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start by mapping single\u2011use hotspots, sourcing compostable or glass alternatives and piloting changes; leadership support and data tracking accelerate adoption.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752773075836\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why aim for plastic\u2011free labs instead of relying solely on recycling?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Eliminating plastics at the source cuts emissions, avoids contamination risks and supports zero\u2011waste\u2011to\u2011landfill goals, whereas recycling alone cannot capture all lab\u2011grade polymers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752773111041\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is PLA bad for the environment?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u00a0Polylactic acid (PLA) is plant\u2011based and industrially compostable, but if it enters regular waste streams it can persist like conventional plastics, so end\u2011of\u2011life infrastructure is critical for true sustainability.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainability Labs: Key Takeaways From personal protective equipment (PPE) to pipettes, labs have a menagerie of single-use plastics. 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