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)
Glass labware has long been a standard in laboratories, but it also introduces safety risks, breakage, and unnecessary waste. In this first episode of Lab Talk, Thermo Fisher Scientific experts explain why many laboratories are choosing to replace traditional glass labware with high-quality plastic alternatives. This episode explores how plastic labware improves laboratory safety by reducing the risk of cuts, spills, and breakage-related injuries. Viewers learn how lightweight, durable plastic labware can improve ergonomics, lower replacement costs, and help prevent common lab accidents. The discussion also highlights sustainability considerations, including material selection, reusability, reduced packaging, and lower transportation emissions compared to glass. Through real-world demonstrations, the video shows how plastic beakers, graduated cylinders, bottles, flasks, and desiccators perform under everyday lab conditions—without shattering or compromising sample integrity. The session also explains how high-quality laboratory-grade plastics minimize leachables and support long-term reuse. Chapters: 00:00 Why lab safety matters 01:10 What is plastic labware 02:10 Safety risks of glass labware 03:20 Cost and durability benefits of plastic 04:00 Sustainability and environmental impact 07:30 ACT labeling and sustainable lab choices 09:20 Live lab demo: plastic vs glass 13:40 Key takeaways and next steps Learn more about safer, more sustainable laboratory labware solutions and explore our full range of products and resources: https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/lab-plasticware-supplies/break-glass-habit-nalgene-labware.html Interested in connecting with our team? Fill out the form below and a local Thermo Scientific expert will contact you to discuss your laboratory workflow and application needs: https://www.thermofisher.com/in/en/home/global/forms/life-science/nalgene-wish-contact.html?erpType=Global_E1%2CSAP_PR1_2040 Suggested Related Videos Start every day with dependable labware | Thermo Scientific Nalgene labware https://youtu.be/9UQafcyYZxM