Looking at the complete picture of sustainability in laboratories and facilities, it was essential for Go Green Scientific to seek out responsible disposal solutions. We weren’t looking for just another service to haul waste away, but for programs that provide real transparency into how materials are recovered and reused. That perspective pushed us to ask: how can labs handle their wide variety of waste in a way that’s both practical and sustainable?
Laboratories generate a surprising variety of waste, and disposing of it responsibly can be complicated. Beyond pipette tips and packaging, labs regularly deal with items that don’t fit neatly into standard recycling streams—like nitrile gloves, disposable safety gear, and even bulk property management materials. These products are critical for daily operations, but once used, they often end up in landfill without specialized solutions
That’s where lab-specific recycling solutions make a difference. Through TerraCycle Commercial, Go Green Scientific offers convenient take-back programs designed specifically for hard-to-recycle items.
Not All Waste Is Created Equal
Most recycling programs weren’t designed with laboratories in mind. Gloves, goggles, and lab coats are often made from mixed materials, or contaminated in ways that exclude them from municipal recycling bins. Even bulky items like lighting, batteries, and e-waste from lab facilities present disposal challenges. Without dedicated solutions, these materials contribute to unnecessary landfill waste.
Practical Solutions for the Lab
EasyPak® for Gloves
Disposable gloves are one of the most common single-use items in labs. EasyPak® glove recycling boxes make it simple to collect and return them for proper processing. Instead of sending thousands of gloves to landfill each month, labs can keep this waste stream in circulation.
Safety Equipment Recycling
Items like safety glasses, disposable garments, and protective gear are essential for keeping lab teams safe. Yet, they’re also among the hardest items to recycle. Dedicated take-back kits allow labs to responsibly manage this waste, ensuring protective equipment is recovered and processed instead of discarded.
Property Management Kits
Labs don’t just generate bench waste. Busy labs maintain facilities with lighting, batteries, and electronics that eventually require disposal. Property management kits provide a turnkey way to recycle these materials in compliance with environmental and safety regulations, reducing both liability and landfill impact.
The Bigger Impact
Adopting recycling programs for hard-to-recycle materials isn’t just about compliance—it’s about aligning lab operations with sustainability goals. By closing the loop on gloves, safety gear, and facility waste, labs can shrink their footprint and model responsible practices for the broader scientific community.
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Ready to Start Recycling?
Go Green Scientific offers a full range of TerraCycle Commercial solutions to make recycling easy, compliant, and effective. Whether you’re looking to tackle glove waste, PPE, or facility materials, there’s a program designed to fit your lab’s needs.
