The future of sustainable science is unfolding in labs, boardrooms, and supply chains across the globe. Despite external noise, real progress continues as sustainability becomes embedded in how science is funded, conducted, and scaled. Laboratories are highly resource-intensive environments, yet they also hold immense potential for climate solutions. In this video and article, James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab and Impact Laboratories, outlines ten key predictions for 2026. Each highlighting a critical shift from ambition to accountability alongside system-wide transformation.
Greenwashing isn’t just bad for the planet; it has become a major financial and reputational threat. In today’s climate-conscious economy, companies are facing increasing, and often warranted, scrutiny from regulators, consumers, and investors.
My Green Lab is proud to announce that our Converge Supplier Initiative has been endorsed by the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI).
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the ACT Ecolabel 2.0 program, an enhanced version of the only third-party verified ecolabel for laboratory products!
KNAUER's commitment to sustainability has earned it HPLC systems the lowest Environmental Impact Factor (EIF) score in the My Green Lab® ACT® Ecolabel database (as of January 2025).
We are thrilled to announce the recommendation of both My Green Lab Certification and the ACT Ecolabel Program into the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program!
In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research, balancing groundbreaking discoveries with sustainable practices is critical, as labs are resource-intensive spaces with significant environmental impacts. Envision a world where every laboratory operates at peak efficiency, not just in its research but in its commitment to sustainability. Achieving this vision begins with one crucial element: education.
As most scientists and lab experts would agree, laboratories demand substantial resources and have a considerable ecological footprint. To put it in perspective, labs generate an astonishing 12 billion pounds (5.5 billion kg) of plastic waste annually and consume ten times the energy and four times the water compared to typical office spaces.
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently completed the process of labeling 207 of their Ultra Low Temperature Freezers totaling 621 labels through the My Green Lab ACT label program! As our biggest ACT label project to date, we're proud to partner with Thermo Fisher Scientific to continue building a culture of sustainability in science with an organization that has environmental sustainability at the forefront of their mission.
