Concentrating on Chromatography

Episode 66: Why Sustainable Labs Save Money: James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab

June 22, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Can sustainability actually make laboratories more efficient—and more profitable?In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography,  @Organomation  General Manager David Oliva sits down with James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab, to discuss how a grassroots movement founded by scientists evolved into the leading global organization for laboratory sustainability.James explains why sustainability is no longer just a "nice-to-have" initiative, how major pharmaceutical companies and funding organizations are driving change, and why laboratory suppliers and instrument manufacturers are becoming increasingly important in helping scientists achieve their environmental goals.Topics include:🔬 How My Green Lab grew from an academic movement into a global standard💰 Why sustainable laboratories often deliver significant financial ROI🏭 The changing role of laboratory equipment manufacturers and suppliers📊 What Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions actually mean♻️ The ACT Eco Label and sustainable product design⚡ Renewable energy, recycled materials, and resilient supply chains🤖 AI-powered predictive maintenance and smart laboratory technologies🗑️ Emerging innovations in laboratory waste management🌎 Why sustainability is becoming a business imperative across life sciences🎓 The My Green Lab Ambassador and Accredited Professional programsWhether you're an analytical chemist, laboratory manager, instrument manufacturer, or simply interested in the future of scientific research, this episode provides practical insights into how sustainability is transforming laboratories around the world.Subscribe to  @ChromatographyTalk  for more conversations with leaders in chromatography, mass spectrometry, sample preparation, and analytical science.#Sustainability #GreenLab #MyGreenLab #LaboratoryScience #Chromatography #MassSpectrometry #AnalyticalChemistry #LifeSciences #ESG #SciencePodcast

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