Did you know that medical laboratories contribute significantly to environmental impact? As biomedical laboratory scientists, we play a key role in ensuring both healthcare quality and sustainability. Here are three facts about laboratories and their environmental footprint:
- High Plastic Waste – Medical laboratories generate large amounts of single-use plastic waste, much of which is difficult to recycle due to contamination.
- Energy Consumption – Laboratory equipment, such as freezers and centrifuges, consume up to 10 times more energy per square meter than office spaces.
- Chemical Waste – Many diagnostic processes involve hazardous chemicals that require careful disposal to prevent environmental contamination.
By optimizing processes, reducing waste, and embracing green alternatives, we can make our laboratories more sustainable!
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