Dermatopathology Laboratory, Epiphany Dermatology, Waco, TX, USA.
Am J Clin Pathol. 2022 Sep 2;158(3):372-377. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/aqac062.
Climate change and the accumulation of greenhouse gases pose challenges for humanity. The laboratory can reduce the environmental impact of routine operations.
Our laboratory implemented several recycling initiatives in 2021, including shredding plastic and recycling 10% formalin, xylene, and reagent alcohols. Additional insulation has reduced electricity costs, and we have plans to derive 100% of our electricity from solar in 2022.
Recycling leads to decreases in reagent purchase by several hundred gallons. Our lab reduced its carbon footprint by a minimum of 68.52 tons, with an anticipated $43,000 savings in purchases and waste disposal during 2022.
Regardless of an individual's environmental consciousness, green initiatives have several tangible benefits. Recycling helps mitigate climate change and decrease the laboratory's carbon footprint. These measures also insulate the laboratory from supply shortages and lead to significant, tangible monetary savings.
气候变化和温室气体的积累对人类构成了挑战。实验室可以减少日常操作对环境的影响。
我们的实验室在 2021 年实施了几项回收计划，包括粉碎塑料和回收 10%的福尔马林、二甲苯和试剂醇。额外的隔热措施降低了电费，我们计划在 2022 年从太阳能获得 100%的电力。
回收导致试剂购买量减少了几百加仑。我们的实验室减少了至少 68.52 吨的碳足迹，预计在 2022 年购买和处理废物方面将节省 43000 美元。
无论个人的环境意识如何，绿色倡议都有几个切实的好处。回收有助于缓解气候变化，减少实验室的碳足迹。这些措施还使实验室免受供应短缺的影响，并带来显著的、切实的货币节省。
