The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, developed by Paul Anastas and John Warner in 1998, provide a framework for designing safer, more sustainable chemical processes and products. These principles aim to minimize waste, reduce toxicity, and improve efficiency in scientific and industrial applications.

Learn key sustainability and lab operations terms like Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers, SWOOP (Switch Off Optimization Program), EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), Work Orders (WO), and Research Lab Support Office (RLSO). Understand their role in lab sustainability, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and compliance.

Lowering ULT freezers from -80°C to -70°C can cut energy use by up to 30% while preserving sample integrity. Learn how this simple switch reduces costs, extends freezer lifespan, and supports sustainability in research labs.