Environmental Sustainability in the Laboratory Sector (Green Lab Initiatives)
By 2026, German laboratories are increasingly focused on their environmental footprint. The clinical laboratory is one of the most resource-intensive departments in healthcare, consuming vast amounts of single-use plastics, water, and energy.
"Green Lab" initiatives in Germany now focus on:
Waste Segregation: Improving the recycling of non-biohazardous laboratory plastics.
Energy-Efficient Cold Storage: Replacing older -80°C freezers with energy-saving models.
Digital Archiving: Reducing the physical footprint of paper archives. Many laboratories now include Sustainability Reports as part of their accreditation portfolio, reflecting a broader societal shift toward "Green Healthcare" in the European Union.
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