Discover practical strategies for improving the quality and consistency of your laboratory results. In these best-practice sessions, we'll explore the essential processes, equipment, and instruments that support daily scientific work, along with emerging technologies that can help you work more efficiently and accelerate progress toward meaningful discoveries.
Curated by: Thermo Fisher Scientific (34 videos)
Pipette tip recycling is a practical way laboratories can reduce single-use plastic waste while maintaining high standards for scientific work. In this Lab Talk episode, Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces its pipette tip recycling program and shares actionable strategies for improving laboratory sustainability. You’ll learn why pipette tips contribute significantly to lab plastic waste, how to conduct a lab waste audit, and how to build a recycling strategy that aligns with safety and operational requirements. The video walks through key steps such as staff education, collaboration with EHS teams, choosing the right recycling partner, and setting up simple collection and shipping workflows. The discussion also explores additional ways to reduce plastic consumption, including reload and refill pipette tip systems, bulk purchasing, protocol optimization, and closing the loop by turning recycled lab plastics into durable products. This video is ideal for lab managers, sustainability leaders, and scientists looking for cost-effective, scalable approaches to sustainable lab practices. Chapters: 00:00 Why pipette tip recycling matters 02:10 Plastic waste challenges in laboratories 04:20 Building a lab recycling strategy 07:20 Choosing recycling partners and programs 09:20 Reducing single-use plastic beyond recycling 14:00 How the Thermo Fisher pipette tip recycling program works 19:40 Summary and sustainability takeaways Suggested Related Videos How to Pipette Correctly. Expert Techniques and Best Practices for the Lab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLfbMmyNBgg Greener, Simpler, Recycle your Pipette Tips | Thermo Fisher Scientific – US https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/lab-plasticware-supplies/pipettes-pipette-tips/recycle-pipette-tips.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com