In scientific laboratories, even the smallest pieces of equipment can have a significant environmental impact. Recognizing this, the Green Group, in collaboration with the Dunn School's washing-up facility, has launched an initiative to reduce waste and promote sustainability: the reuse of glass serological pipettes.

Traditionally, labs throughout the department relied on single-use disposable pipettes, which generated a significant amount of plastic waste and incurred considerable expense. To address these issues, we've established a system to wash and reuse glass serological pipettes, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective solution.

This service is available to all labs at the Dunn School free of charge. Not only does this initiative reduce our environmental footprint, but it also results in significant financial savings - approximately £27,000 annually in grant money for all labs at the Dunn School.

By making a simple switch from disposable to reusable pipettes, we're demonstrating that small changes can lead to big differences in both environmental impact and budget management. Through such initiatives, we continue our commitment to fostering sustainability in every facet of our work at the Dunn School.