Celebrate a record-breaking Freezer Challenge, with 3,724 labs from 36 countries joining forces to rethink cold storage. See how their combined efforts saved 31.6 million kWh of energy, meet this year’s winners, and find out how to hear when 2026 registration opens.

Greenwashing is now treated as a serious legal and financial risk, not just a marketing misstep. Learn how recent enforcement cases and stricter global regulations are raising the stakes, and why third-party verification costs far less than the penalties and reputational damage of unsubstantiated claims.

The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) has endorsed My Green Lab’s Converge Supplier Initiative, a collaboration helping CROs, CMOs, and CDMOs earn My Green Lab Certification and reduce Scope 3 emissions. Read how more than 147 supplier organizations and leading pharma companies are working together to bring sustainable practices to labs across the supply chain.

Labs rank second only to data centers in energy use per square foot, but small changes can make a big difference. Get eight practical, proven tips, from closing fume hood sashes to adjusting freezer settings and sharing equipment, that cut energy use without compromising your science.

ACT Ecolabel 2.0 is here, bringing a refreshed scoring system, a redesigned label, and product carbon footprint data to the only third-party verified ecolabel for laboratory products. Explore what’s new and how it helps procurement teams compare products with confidence while giving manufacturers a credible way to show their progress.

Need a little good news? This Earth Day roundup highlights five sustainability wins from around the world, including California running on renewable power, The Ocean Cleanup’s record trash removal, and France’s move to ban PFAS in consumer products. Read on for a dose of inspiration, plus the vertical farms and public transit projects that show real progress is underway.

Every successful lab certification starts with someone willing to lead the way. Guest author Jazmine Stenger-Smith of Impact Laboratories explains what Lab Leads and Organization Admins do, and how the role builds sustainability expertise, professional connections, and leadership skills along the way.

Impact Laboratories, the third-party verifier of My Green Lab Certification, has raised $4.95 million in Series A funding, surpassing its target. Read how the investment will fuel new enterprise sustainability tools and expand global adoption of My Green Lab Certification and the ACT Ecolabel, plus what the investors behind the round are saying.

My Green Lab Certification 2.0 has officially launched, bringing third-party verification, shorter mobile-friendly surveys, and an integrated Impact Estimator to the world’s most trusted green lab certification. Take a look at the new features and how they help labs reduce energy, waste, water, and chemical use while building a lasting culture of sustainability.

Take a look back at the milestones that shaped My Green Lab’s 2024, from the launch of Impact Laboratories and Certification 2.0 to EPA recognition and a record-setting Freezer Challenge. James Connelly’s top ten recap highlights how the global green lab community moved sustainability further into everyday science.

KNAUER’s HPLC systems earned the lowest Environmental Impact Factor score in the ACT Ecolabel database, and the journey there changed how the company designs its products. Hear from KNAUER’s team on how the certification process validated their work, sparked new ideas like recycled materials and easier servicing, and built customer trust through transparency.

My Green Lab says farewell to Ryan Arnold, whose work in partnerships and investment helped launch Impact Laboratories, as he moves into a new role at Avista Corporation. In this Q&A, Ryan looks back on what he’s most proud of, his favorite team memories, and his advice for anyone driving sustainability at a global scale.

