Sustainability
The Limoli Lab is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge while minimizing our environmental impact. Explore our sustainability initiatives to learn how we are playing our part in reducing waste, our carbon footprint, and promoting the responsible use of resources.
Energy and Water Waste
To reduce our impact on energy and water waste, we unplug all non-essential machines when they are not in use, optimize space in our cold storage, considered non-jacketed autoclaves, only use fume hoods when necessary, and are proactive about faucet and other leaks.
Purchase Sustainably
When making equipment purchases we prioritize energy efficient, pre-owned models as well as paying close attention to delivery distance and methods. Additionally we reduce single-source use items by opting to use reusable glass serological pipets, glass test tubes and bio-degradable gloves.
Chemical Waste
By formulating experiments to generate the least amount of biohazardous waste possible and utilizing easily degradable/ renewable chemicals, we have been able to further reduce our environmental impact
Travel and Outreach
Many team members use alternative methods to commute to and from the lab. As a lab we also participate in environmentally focused, volunteer opportunities.