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Dermatopathology Laboratory Green Initiatives.

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OBJECTIVES Climate change and the accumulation of greenhouse gases pose challenges for humanity. The laboratory can reduce the environmental impact of routine operations. METHODS Our laboratory implemented several recycling initiatives… Click to show full abstract

OBJECTIVES Climate change and the accumulation of greenhouse gases pose challenges for humanity. The laboratory can reduce the environmental impact of routine operations. METHODS 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. RESULTS 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. CONCLUSIONS 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.

Keywords: laboratory; dermatopathology laboratory; laboratory green; green initiatives; pathology

Journal Title: American journal of clinical pathology
Year Published: 2022

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