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OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Recognized as "Sustainability Champion" ?? We are excited to highlight OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center, recently awarded the "Sustainability Champion" recognition for their outstanding environmental initiatives. Key achievements that set them apart: ?? Partnered with Medtronic to re-manufacture medical devices like pulse oximetry sensors, avoiding landfills and incineration. ?? Implemented collection of single-use medical devices, which can collectively reduce climate-warming gases by 30-50%. ?? Achieved 72.6% waste capture rate, significantly outperforming the 15-20% national average. A well-deserved recognition for OSF Saint Anthony's commitment to environmental leadership. Their innovative approach continues to pave the way for sustainable healthcare practices! Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/exV64Pbn

The healthcare and research industries generate billions of pounds of plastic waste each year, much of which ends up incinerated or landfilled. But what if we could close the loop and create more circular systems for plastics and packaging? On April 17, 2025, leaders across medtech, sustainability, and waste management will come together in Boston, MA, to tackle this challenge head-on at the Medtech Sustainability Forum. ?? ?? Why Attend? ?? Gain insights into cutting-edge solutions for plastic waste reduction ?? Hear from key decision-makers driving sustainability in healthcare ?? Connect with industry leaders shaping a more circular future At Research Recycling, we’re committed to transforming lab waste and are excited to collaborate with like-minded innovators at this event! Early-bird registration is open—don’t miss out! ?? https://lnkd.in/edtFc8_5 Who else is attending? Let’s connect in the comments! #Medtech #Sustainability #CircularDesign #WasteReduction #TakeAction #ResearchRecycling

Excited to share insights from Paul Zuechner and Lauren Everett ?? Yesterday we read a great article written by Paul and Lauren highlighting sustainable best practices that labs can adopt. They acknowledge the "unique challenges" that pharma leaders navigate as they implement greener alternatives and offer insider guidance to support! Here's what we learned ?? ??? Waste optimization: use reusable and recyclable materials even during logistics and transportation to reduce waste at the source, cutting environmental impact. ?? Circular economy: ensure materials and resources are continually reused in manufacturing, including transitioning to recyclable packaging and adopting sustainable bio-based single-use devices. ?? Supply chain sustainability: foster transparency and ethical standards with suppliers, integrate sustainability commitments into contracts, and require certifications for ethically sourced materials. ?? Environmental impact tracking: use life cycle assessments to identify high-impact areas within production processes, providing opportunities for waste reduction and energy savings. It was a great read! Big thank you to Lauren and Paul for sharing! Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHt6dk6w #SustainableLabs #GreenChemistry #Pharmaceutical #LabManagement #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #RenewableEnergy #SupplyChain #LifeCycleAssessment #EcoFriendlyPharma

PFAS: Reactive Today, Proactive Tomorrow? ???? But here's the big question: while we're addressing PFAS head-on, what other contaminants should we be planning for next? ???? From persistent chemicals to emerging threats, the future demands that we innovate and anticipate challenges before they escalate. ???? We're calling on our community of sustainability leaders to share insights, best practices, and ideas for identifying and mitigating the next wave of contaminants. ???? For more insights, explore resources like ChemSec's SIN List and EEB’s work on industry health chemicals: ?? sinlist.chemsec.org ?? https://lnkd.in/eaNGvk_e Let’s ignite a conversation—what contaminants are next on your watch list? Drop your thoughts below and help shape a proactive approach to sustainability! ???? #PFAS #Sustainability #Proactive #GreenFuture #CircularEconomy #LabRecycling #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact #ResearchRecycling #EcoFriendly

?? We’ve officially hit 500+ followers! ?? At Research Recycling, we’re excited to share that over the past few months, we’ve been diving deep into biohazardous sustainability in the pharmaceutical space. Our focus? Collecting and analyzing lab waste audit data to uncover patterns that can drive meaningful change in how biohazardous lab plastic waste is managed. Here are few questions we’ve been focused on answering: ?? Which plastics contribute most to emissions and costs? ?? How can we implement innovative recycling solutions for biohazardous plastics? ?? How can research institutions reduce their reliance on incineration and minimize biohazardous waste emissions? We’re also on the lookout for new partnerships to scale our discoveries and collaborate with institutions that share our vision for a circular economy. Thank you for staying tuned and supporting us on this exciting journey to bring sustainability to the pharmaceutical and healthcare space! ?? #Sustainability #ResearchRecycling #CircularEconomy #Pharmaceuticals #LabWasteReduction #ClimateAction #Innovation #RecyclingTech

Join us tomorrow for an exciting webinar where industry leaders will share how we're transforming lab waste into valuable resources. ??? ?? A special thanks to Joan Popolo and the ACTION Innovation Network for hosting this incredible event, and to our amazing roundtable speakers who bring diverse expertise to the table: ?? Noah Pyles from Polycarbin ?? Sam White from GreenLabs Recycling ?? Gretchen Carey from Republic Services ?? Our very own Anushk Gupta ??? When: Tomorrow at 10:30 AM ?? Where: Online ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEzs5AkA Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest innovations and explore how we can drive sustainability in lab and medical plastic recycling together! ?? #ResearchRecycling #Sustainability #Recycling #LabTech #Innovation

Let's talk #LabWaste! Join me and my industry colleagues Anushk Gupta, Sam White, and Gretchen Carey for a roundtable discussion on ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? this coming Tuesday, December 10th @ 10:30am EST. Learn how to reduce the impact of innovation by targeting the largest source of carbon emissions in your lab! Special thanks to Joan Popolo and the ACTION Innovation Network for hosting this event! ?? Register below and help us make science more sustainable! https://lnkd.in/gU3WH8N9

Tomorrow, The iHub is partnering with the ACTION Innovation Network for an important online roundtable focused on sustainable innovations in recycling medical plastics. This collaborative event will dive deep into strategies for reducing lab waste and integrating recycled materials back into the supply chain to meet Massachusetts' waste bans. Join us as we explore: ?? Effective methods for quantifying and managing lab waste. ?? Innovative practices for recycling single-use plastics ?? The partnerships and pilot programs that are leading the way in sustainable practices. This session will be facilitated by Gretchen Carey, Sustainability Manager at Republic Services and President of MassRecycle, and will feature expert insights from: ??Sam White, CEO of GreenLabs Recycling ??Noah Pyles, Co-Founder & COO of Polycarbin ??Anushk Gupta, Co-Founder of Research Recycling Join us online from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM: https://lnkd.in/eZZSfS3i

We are excited for our upcoming online roundtable, Servicing #Labs and #Recycling Models for #Medical #Plastics, part of a series on #Partnerships Enabling #Innovations in #Sustainability, on 12/10 from 10:30am-12:00 pm. This event is co-presented by ACTION Innovation Network and UMass Lowell Innovation Hub. We rely heavily on plastics in laboratories, which provide the benefits of sterility, safety, durability and quality for the healthcare industry. However, single-use plastics often come with significant environmental consequences.?Only a fraction of the plastic waste is recycled, much of which is uncontaminated and recyclable. Recycling medical plastic waste is possible if properly coordinated between the healthcare and recycling industries. Hear how Polycarbin, GreenLabs Recycling, Research Recycling , Republic Services New England, and MassRecycle address the medical plastics waste problem using #sustainable and #circular practices. The roundtable will discuss Massachusetts #waste bans and the importance of #collaborations for enabling sustainable innovations in recycling medical plastics from labs. Companies will provide information on quantifying and reporting lab waste and giving second life to single use plastics by integrating recycled materials back into manufacturing supply chains. Pilots and partnerships that companies have developed to drive sustainable innovation will be discussed. ACTION Innovation Network Sam White Gretchen Carey Anushk Gupta Noah Pyles James O'Brien Cormac O'Prey Cliff Emmons Richard Meiklejohn Jeffrey Champagne Mary Ann Picard Eric Sargent Circular Economy Club Boston Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) Judith Underwood Alexei Teague UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Register here: https://lnkd.in/enm_EGYs

?? What are you waiting for?? Register today to join I2SL: Greater New York Chapter for this insightful panel on The Challenge of Sustainability in Lab Consumables. We can't wait to see you there! ?? Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 ?? Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT ?? Location: West End Labs, 125 West End Ave, New York, NY 10023 Featuring panelists: Madelaine Shiff, Polycarbin Paulina Kocjan, Eppendorf Lou Ristic, Innovive Moderated by: Jennifer Savicky, Safety Partners Click to register: https://lu.ma/xs2e7j2o #LabSustainability #SustainabilityinConsumables #GreenLabs #NetworkingEvent Sponsored by our friends at BioBAT and Eppendorf