Episode 11: Science will never become sustainable unless we change how we procure and consume in the labs

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss (more) sustainable products and procurement with Raj Patey from My Green Lab.

How can lab products be optimized in terms of sustainability -- and how can you recognize greenwashing? How can you use the ACT label to find more sustainable products? And what can YOU do to motivate manufacturers to make greener products?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

• Adriana Wolf Perez, Ph.D., working as a scientist in a biomedical start-up company in Cambridge, UK
• Nikoline Borgermann, Ph.D., working as an independent green lab consultant at Ava Sustain in Copenhagen, Denmark

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! podcast@avasustain.com

Useful links related to this episode:

My Green Lab Website: https://mygreenlab.org/ 

The ACT database: https://act.mygreenlab.org/ 

Report on the climate impact of biotech and pharma: https://www.mygreenlab.org/blog-beaker/my-green-lab-measures-carbon-impact-of-biotech-and-pharma

Twitter: @My_Green_Lab and @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)