About Science and Healthcare Sustainability Podcast
This podcast aims to offer practical advice to healthcare providers and scientists to operate more sustainably. Hosts Alex and Luke interview a new guest on each episode with a particular expertise, from recycling providers and sustainable manufacturers to scientists and healthcare professionals with a passion for carbon reduction. Each episode gives insights into the challenges and developments in the industry with the aim of spreading sustainability tips and initiatives to benefit the industries and environment.
In this episode we talk to Ben Gray from Sustainable Steps who is trying to help labs operate more sustainably one practical step at a time. Ben tells us what inspired him to start the programme and gives some practical advice on how to reduce plastics, energy and cost in the lab. One not to miss for any lab managers looking to implement change!
8 Sept 2025
Episode 16 - Dr Marie Parker - University of Leeds
In this episode we chat to Dr Marie Parker from the University of Leeds who is an actual user of the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework - LEAF Following on from our episode with Andrea and Caitlin from LEAF/UCL we see how a senior lab manager has implemented the framework to improve the sustainability and efficiency of their laboratories. Marie also explains how the University of Leeds have implemented My Green Labs freezer challenge to great effect, achieving some impressive energy saving results.
25 Aug 2025
Episode 15 - Andrea Hodgetts and Caitlin Broadbent - LEAF and UCL
In this episode Andrea and Caitlin tell us all about the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework - LEAF LEAF is a standard set by UCL to improve the sustainability and efficiency of laboratories. Laboratory-based research is essential for advancing society but it is also extremely energy and resource intensive. It’s estimated that laboratories are responsible for around 2% of global plastic waste and use 3-10 times more energy per meter squared than a typical office. The LEAF programme helps laboratories reduce their carbon emissions and create an environment that supports research quality. Laboratories are awarded either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold level depending on how many sustainability actions they take. Hear all about the challenges, successes and some tips to achieving LEAF
11 Aug 2025
Episode 14 - John Coombes and Colin Mister - Vectorcide / Hygieia-San
In this fascinating episode John and Colin tell us all about two of their innovative products that are tackling very serious, global healthcare problems in a sustainable, cost effective and impactful way. Hygieia-San is a revolutionary disinfectant made from natural ingredients and safe for disposal down sinks and drains due to being biodegradable. Vectorcide is an anti-mosquito coating that is a huge technological advancement over current methods which are damaging to the environment. Hear about how both solutions are saving lives and helping the environment! #sustainablesolutions #sustainability #mosquito
31 Jul 2025
Episode 13 - Harriet Gould -RSC / Lab Innovations
In this episode Harriet tells us about her varied career working for the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Lab Matters Podcast which showcases some of the incredible Scientists who visit the Lab Innovations event each year at the NEC. We learn about some of Harriets favourite Lab Innovation Awards winners and hear about some of the inspiring guests that have been on her podcast.
14 Jul 2025
Episode 12 - Katherine Marrs and Derek Dulek - Grenova
Founded in 2014, Grenova set the standard for creating environmentally friendly solutions for the life sciences industry. Recognising the massive waste generated from daily laboratory operations, Grenova set out to change the way laboratories manage plastic consumables. CEO Katherine Marrs and Account Manager Derek Dulek tell us all about how their pioneering technology enables labs to decontaminate and reuse pipette tips and microwell plates, significantly decreasing plastic waste. Hear about how this full carbon costed and monetary cost saving process can help free up budget to implement other sustainable initivaties
23 Jun 2025
Episode 11 - Greg Kwak - Diversified Biotech
Greg Kwak from Diversified Biotech discusses their innovative plant-based alternatives to plastic consumables and their green manufacturing processes in this episode, an interview.
9 Jun 2025
Episode 10 - Noah Pyles - Polycarbin
Noah Pyles, founder of Polycarbin, discusses with the host how his company diverts single-use lab consumables from landfills to create low-carbon products in this interview.
2 Jun 2025
Episode 9 - Jenna Lowe - University of Liverpool
Sustainability Officer Jenna Lowe from the University of Liverpool discusses promoting sustainability in university labs and achieving LEAF (Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework) accreditation, offering insights into improving lab environmental credentials in this interview.
27 May 2025
Episode 8 - Harry Pomfret - Haier Biomedical
Harry Pomfret of Haier Biomedical discusses standardized energy efficiency measurements for equipment and Haier's carbon footprint reduction through R&D, particularly in ultra-low temperature storage, in this interview episode.
17 May 2025
Episode 7 - Raj Patey - My Green Lab
In this Episode Raj Patey talks about the amazing work My Green Lab are doing to promote sustainable lab practices. My Green Lab is fundamentally and permanently improving the sustainability of scientific research. As a non-profit organisation, they were formed to unify and lead scientists, vendors, designers, energy providers, and others in a common drive toward a world in which all research reflects the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Run “for scientists, by scientists,” they leverage their credibility and track record to develop standards, oversee their implementation, and inspire the many behavioural changes that are needed throughout the scientific community. Though My Green Lab focuses solely on laboratory environments, they believe their activities will excite similar changes across other industries, and in the private lives of the millions of people who spend their time in labs.
7 Apr 2025
Episode 6 - Dr Nicola Kingswell - Labskin Ltd
In this Episode Dr Nicola Kingswell talks about their incredible lab grown skin product that is saving cosmetics and healthcare brands from expensive and environmentally damaging animal testing. Dr Kingswell tells us about the measures the company is taking to operate their lab more sustainably as well as the exciting plans the company has for product development.
26 Mar 2025
Episode 5 - Dr Joel Eichmann - Green Elephant Bio
In this Episode Joel from Green Elephant Bio talks about the environmental and commercial challenges in Bioprocessing and how the plant based solutions from Green Elephant Bio can help solve them. For the CellScrew being sustainable is just the cherry on top of a technical and scalable solution. Find out how Green Elephant Bio products can be implemented at early stage research to benefit downstream commercial and environmental viability of getting a bio product to market. #environmental (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/environmental) #podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast) #ecologicalbalance (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ecologicalbalance) #innovation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/innovation) #sustainablescience (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sustainablescience) #interview (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/interview) #environmentalscience (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/environmentalscience) #plantbased (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/plantbased) #bioplastics (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bioplastics) #greenelephant (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/greenelephant)
12 Mar 2025
Episode 4 - Lucy Brown - The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
In this episode we are joined by Lucy Brown from The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. Lucy talks passionately about the incredible work the centre does to educate practitioners about the simple changes that make a big difference and the people who inspired her to be so dedicated! Learn about the changes that can be implemented in healthcare settings and our everyday lives. #environmental #podcast #ecologicalbalance #education #healthcare #innovation #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #ecofriendly #nursing
28 Feb 2025
Episode 3 - Jay Fitzgerald - Biograd - March 2025
In this episode Jay talks about Biograd's goals to be carbon neutral by 2035. Jay tells us how Biograd Education are working to educate the next generation of Scientists and Healthcare professionals to operate sustainably, how Biograd Biobank cut their costs and energy usage by choosing energy efficient equipment and how samples stored in the UK can save researchers money as well as carbon! We also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, science and students plus how Biograd pivoted quickly to provide employment to hundreds of young people during a difficult time. Listen, subscribe and leave a review!
7 Feb 2025
Episode 2 - Daniel Maudsley - Econix Ltd - February 2025
In this episode we touch on everything from waste streams to AI. Dan explains the huge benefits of ensuring waste goes in the right waste stream and, crucially, the right receptacle - showcasing the innovative and carbon saving Bio-Bins. Dan explains how he recently acquired the company from his father and the challenges and plans for the future; including new products and markets. Listen to Dans top tips for being more sustainable in healthcare and science settings and how to save money! #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #environment #environmental #environmentalscience #laboratory #laboratorywaste #healthcarewaste #costsaving
In this episode we discuss the huge benefits of recycling laboratory plastics and the implications for the science, medical, veterinary and dental industries. Danielle explain how she came to start Recycle Lab, the challenges and plans for the future; including a webpage that quantifies customers carbon savings and lab consumables made from the collected resource. #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #environment #environmental #environmentalscience #laboratory #laboratoryrecycling #medicalwaste #hazardouswaste #labwasterecycling #science
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