Hi Reader, as you’ve registered for the event on Wednesday, I thought I’d provide you with a little bonus.
I’ll send you the link to join the Zoom webinar tomorrow and again on Wednesday, so you won’t have to search for it before the event.
In the meantime, you’ll find some tips and materials below on sustainability in the lab.
Thos include highlights of the other talks we have lined up, which are free for you to join if you’d like.
Today's Topic: A Structure for Sustainbility
How each step of the journey might look like for you
A Practical Framework For You
Having an idea of what your journey might look like is more important than you think.
Voluntary efforts often fade over time. Knowing what your path could look like helps you decide how far you want to go and stay committed along the way.
I’ve worked with many researchers who successfully drove change. But when I looked at those who never started, most gave up because they couldn’t see the bigger picture and felt overwhelmed by their concerns. That’s why my goal is to broaden your perspective and provide practical resources that show what’s possible—and why it’s entirely achievable for you. If you find a way to keep up the initial motivation beyond one action, you are likely to go all the way.
1. Getting Started
All that matters is taking action - no matter how small. The first step is always the hardest, but once you’re in motion, it becomes much easier to keep going.
Talk to Attend: 1st Talk – 15th October – Patrick Penndorf (Schedule)
Once you can explain sustainability in science to others, it’s time to find people who share your passion. Working together lets you share tasks and celebrate victories as a team.
Talk to Attend: 3rd Talk – 16th October – Fanny Yuen
You may have colleagues, students, or mentees who want to learn more. For the first time, resources are available to help them get started and build on your experience.
Talk to Attend: 4th Talk – 16th October – Marilee Benore
On the 15th of October, I’ll also share our full freezer guide live — something no one else has ever put together before.
But here’s my biggest tip for your sustainability journey: relax.
It may sound strange, but you’ll never reach a zero-impact lab - it’s simply impossible. So don’t stress if your first attempts at change don’t work out right away.
Solutions can come unexpectedly. I can only encourage you to read the "Applying The Knowledge" from my 2025 Sustainability Snack.
Keeping your passion alive is what truly matters. Eventually, you’ll find solutions - maybe in a new lab, or with a new approach.
Also, stay connected. Find people, initiatives, or content that keep you engaged - not just to stay informed, but to remind yourself that the journey is fun!
Indeed, one of the most enjoyable parts of being a consultant is working with incredibly driven people who show me sustainability practices I never thought were possible!
That’s exactly why I started writing the Weekly Sustainability Snack - and why having passionate colleagues makes this whole process both meaningful and enjoyable.
Because only when you enjoy the journey, when it energizes and inspires you, will you truly unleash your full potential.
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