🎄 Green Labs NL wishes everyone happy holidays!
Don't forget to turn off your computer and other equipment in the lab before you leave.
We will take a break as well and will be back on the 6th of January!

“I'm also involved in researching the broader ecological and social impacts of laboratory practices. For me, it's about blending lab work with sustainability to make a real and just difference." (3/3)

“In my current role, I focus on embedding sustainability within our research and diagnostics labs, using both top-down strategies and grassroots efforts.” (2/3)

“To me, sustainability is not just about reducing environmental harm; it is about climate justice and creating a fair and equitable future for all life on Earth. That's why I've worked to make both science and Amsterdam UMC more sustainable.” (1/3)

Meet another new member of our team!💚 Let’s meet Aram de Haas.

"This got me interested in finding greener ways to do science, so I joined GreenLabsNL to work on reducing our carbon footprint while still pushing innovation and scientific discovery forward." (2/2)

"I have worked in both academia and industry developing lab-on-a-chip devices, and along the way, I've seen how much disposable waste and energy scientific research consumes.“ (1/2)

Meet another new member of our team!💚 Let’s meet Yusuf Arık:

"I also founded the Green Labs team at the University of Groningen, promoting greener lab practices across disciplines. Through Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment, I am helping to enhance education dedicated to sustainability in science." (3/3)

"Inspired to make a real-world impact, I co-founded a chemical manufacturing start-up where, as CEO and CTO, I'm embedding sustainable practices into the production of biobased industrial chemicals."(2/3)

"During my PhD under Nobel Laureate Ben L. Feringa, I focused on developing sustainable processes for hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide production, alongside transforming biomass like lignocellulose into valuable, renewable chemicals that can replace fossil fuels in everyday products."(1/3)

The Green Labs NL team is growing! 🌱 Let's meet one of our new members: @thomasfreese.bsky.social

"I am passionate about creating a sustainable future through Green Chemistry."

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