Inside the Lab Podcast/Green Labs

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• Describe the environmental impact of clinical and pathology laboratories, including key sources of emissions and waste identified through life-cycle assessments and sustainability metrics.
• Articulate strategies for greening labs for smaller community hospitals as well as larger health systems.
• Recognize actionable steps that laboratory professionals and leaders can take at both the bench and system levels to advance greener practices without compromising patient care or diagnostic quality.