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I2SL is hosting a Community of Practice (CoP) Forum on Lab Reuse Events on January 22 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. It will feature speakers from three universities who will share how they established lab reuse events at their institutions to repurpose lab equipment, chemicals, and supplies. The forum will be structured as a panel with the speakers answering questions about their events. Comment below any burning questions you would like us to ask our speakers!

It was so exciting to see everyone at I2SL last week! If you missed the conference or the Lab Material Management lunch meet-up, we have a tip for you!

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Have your lab supplies or equipment been affected by tariffs either recently or in the past? Did you change your operations or supplies because of tariffs?

I am working with my local industrial compost co-op and hauler to create an infographic to present to my local academic institutions with animal facilities. Does anyone have some stats to share about the proportion of waste in the context of total facility waste - or percentage of CO2eq of total research operations? Or any other stat that would be useful in conveying the impact a compost program might have? 🔥🌱 So far, I some stats from UAB and NIH: - Animal Bedding makes up 8-14% of solid waste (not enough references to be confident), - UAB generates at least 7 tons a week - Makes up12% of NIH’s solid waste stream Anything you can share would be so appreciated! I will share the infographic once it's finished. :)

If hiring for a leadership position in sustainability, which degree would be most likely make you consider the applicant?

MBA with an undergrad in biology and work experience in sustainable initiatives, or M Sc in sustainability with the same background?

Do you think this would be evaluated the same way in the private sector?