Suppliers, Waste, and You: Rethinking Lab Inventory for a Greener Future

Labs depend on consumables—but that doesn't mean we should accept waste as a default. In our webinar with Stephen Miller, we explored the powerful role that supplier collaboration plays in driving lab sustainability.

🛒 You are the customer. That means you can—and should—set sustainability expectations for suppliers:

• Ask for inventory assessments to reduce overstock.
• Require recycling programs for gloves, pipette tips, and packaging.
• Choose non-toxic chemical alternatives when available.

🤝 Building a greener lab is about shifting relationships—not just habits. Instead of passively accepting products, engage suppliers to co-create low-waste solutions.

“Just because a vendor offers it doesn’t mean you need it. Ask: have we used this in 3 months? Could we share it with another lab?”

From glove recycling to green chemistry, labs can reduce waste at the source—if they take the lead.

📺 Watch the full webinar replay on YouTube here: [YouTube Link]

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