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set up a dedicated space where we could 'shop' used keyboards, mouse, monitors are still good but not used by any groups or anyone anymore. Same with stationeries, or misordered lab equipments (tubes etc)

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set up a dedicated space where we could 'shop' used keyboards, mouse, monitors are still good but not used by any groups or anyone anymore. Same with stationeries, or misordered lab equipments (tubes etc)

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Scientific posters are usually only showcased once, and only during a conference. Quite a cost to print for it being shown once. Why not put up framed posters around the building showcasing the work of our own researchers? we could change the posters being put up once in a while... It could improve the sense of belonging of researchers and students in our building/division.  

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Scientific posters are usually only showcased once, and only during a conference. Quite a cost to print for it being shown once. Why not put up framed posters around the building showcasing the work of our own researchers? we could change the posters being put up once in a while... It could improve the sense of belonging of researchers and students in our building/division.  

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Song Tan produced a range of pPSU plasmids for making homemade DNA and protein/Western ladders (https://www.addgene.org/search/catalog/plasmids/?q=ppsu). I have the DNA ladders but not the protein ladders that can be bought in and produced cheaply and reduce transport, costs, ordering, and would be good for students when making them.

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Is there an alternative to using Fetal Bovine Serum in media? Fully characterised media (https://nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/improving-human-relevance-cell-culture-using-animal-free-culture-media) or see what companies have alternatives too (https://www.bio-techne.com/reagents/cell-culture-reagents/serum-free-animal-free)?

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Improving the human relevance of cell culture using animal-free culture media

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Resources and information about animal-free cell culture media reagents for 3Rs benefits and improved reproducibility.

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Eppendorf started making BioBased centrifuge tubes (15 ml, 50 ml, etc: https://www.eppendorf.com/gb-en/Products/Laboratory-Consumables/Tubes/Eppendorf-Tubes-BioBased-p-PF-4440301) that could be an alternative to the Falcon tubes we use now but the difference in cost covered perhaps?

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The Eppendorf Tubes BioBased in the sizes 5.0 mL, 15 mL, 25 mL, 50 mL open up new doors to make laboratory work significantly more sustainable without jeopardizing experimental results. By using a second-generation biobased polymer made from 90 % renewable resources (e.g. waste and residues from vegetable oil refining or waste cooking oil) the product-related carbon footprint of these tubes was significantly reduced. “General Quality Certificates” on compliance with standards and general quality requirements, product-specific and lot-specific purity certificates as well as “ACT Certificates” (the independent environmental impact factor certification by My Green Lab) certify the well-known premium product quality you can expect from Eppendorf Tubes combined with a sustainability factor that will clearly be visible in your laboratory carbon footprint with continuous use of these tubes. Like our tubes made of virgin polypropylene, these tubes are also your solution for cell culture and cell biology applications as well as for sample preparation protocols in microbiology and molecular biology laboratories. Whether centrifugation, mixing, or other applications, the Eppendorf Tubes BioBased in 5.0 mL, 15 mL, 25 mL and 50 mL – with screw cap – will complete your workflows in an excellent way. Additionally, they support you in your efforts to become visibly more environmentally friendly in the laboratory.

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We had a vacuum not only for the filters but to also quickly remove frost build up in freezers in my previous department that could be signed out for a day or so. It was something like this: https://www.karcher-center-trafalgar.co.uk/karcher-wd-3-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner

As an alternative promotion, MCR Library of Things in Levenshulme is up and running since last year on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings for borrowing equipment so could be something to distribute: https://mcrlot.com/

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Karcher WD 3 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner | Karcher Center Trafalgar

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1-3 WORKING DAYS DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS
*NEXT DAY DELIVERY AVAILABLE

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Staff time for setting up LabCup or alternative inventory system?

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Staff time for setting up LabCup or alternative inventory system?

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Paying for staff time for setting this up given the high initial input?

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We ran regular (monthly) discussion groups in my previous department down south and led to setting up a webinar with Biochemical Society and a follow up Feature Article (https://portlandpress.com/biochemist/article/44/3/2/231299/Taking-a-LEAF-out-of-the-green-lab-book) so might be something worth taking up to stimulate discussion rather than reinventing the wheel in some cases

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Verifying you are human. This may take a few seconds.

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Maintain money for encouraging active travel. Brekkies planned for May and July (I think budget already set aside) so depending on uptake, might be worth continuing

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Plug timers for each water bath in the lab?

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Plug timers for each water bath in the lab?

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I attended the Lampadina showcase today, and there was a company there (RecycleLab) that offer a lab plastic recycling service. They can even recycle TC plastics, if they have been appropriately decontaminated. I’d be very keen to give that a try. I know they offer trial subscriptions for 5 waste bins – it would be really cool to offer a few labs a trial and see what the uptake for this would be and how feasible it is in practice. I think it could make a huge difference to the amount of incinerated waste that we generate!