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Sustainable Science Spotlight: Solvent Recycling and the Rise of the Circular Laboratory
March 20, 2026| Posted in Sustainability| 47
Learn how solvent recycling helps laboratories reduce waste, lower costs, and adopt circular laboratory practices for sustainable science.
Sustainable Science in Action: How Modern Laboratories Can Reduce Their Environmental Footprint
March 4, 2026| Posted in Sustainability| 18
Reusable laboratory glassware and energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers can help laboratories reduce waste and lower electricity consumption. This article examines practical steps laboratories can take to improve sustainability through responsible equipment selection and improved cold storage efficiency.
Lab Sustainability Insights, Resources & 2025 Highlights
December 22, 2025| Posted in Sustainability| 253
A year-end review of the LASEC Lab Sustainability Initiative, including program milestones, case examples, webinar resources, and upcoming goals for 2026.
University of Cape Town’s IDM Becomes Africa’s First My Green Lab-Certified Academic Research Institute
November 26, 2025| Posted in Sustainability| 301
The Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) at the University of Cape Town has achieved My Green Lab certification, offering a practical example of how scientific research can reduce its environmental impact through steady, measurable changes.
EX Zones: Classification, Description & Key Characteristics with Application of HX5.EX Scales
September 25, 2025| Posted in Industrial Safety| 431
Learn the fundamentals of EX Zones (0/1/2/20/21/22), their classification, key safety characteristics, and how HX5.EX intrinsically safe scales are designed to operate safely in hazardous industrial environments.
LASEC Partners with Bioeksen
September 5, 2025| Posted in Latest News and Updates| 332
LASEC is delighted to announce our new partnership with Bioeksen, a leading biotechnology company specialising in innovative molecular diagnostic solutions.
SANS 54470-1 Fire Safety Cabinets: A Practical Guide for Industrial Sites in South Africa
September 4, 2025| Posted in Industrial Safety| 701
Keeping flammable liquids in a general metal cupboard isn’t just risky; it could put people, production, and compliance at risk. SANS 54470-1:2017 specifies the performance and construction requirements for fire safety cabinets used to store flammable liquids in workplaces across South Africa.
Sustainability in Science: 8 Smart Ways to Reduce Water Waste in Your Lab
August 20, 2025| Posted in Sustainability| 461
Labs consume a staggering amount of water daily, from cooling processes to cleaning glassware. But going green doesn’t mean sacrificing efficiency. Here’s how you can drastically reduce water waste in your lab with simple, science-driven solutions.
Transforming African Research: The Power of the LI-COR and LASEC Partnership
August 1, 2025| Posted in Latest News and Updates| 327
Discover how the LI-COR and LASEC partnership brings advanced environmental monitoring and HOBO® data loggers to Africa, empowering climate, agriculture, and water research.
analytica Lab Africa 2025: Discover Cutting-Edge Laboratory Innovations at the LASEC Pavilion
July 4, 2025| Posted in Latest News and Updates| 768
Join LASEC at analytica Lab Africa 2025 to discover the technologies shaping the future of laboratory science across Africa. As a Silver Sponsor celebrating 80 years of excellence, LASEC will headline this leading laboratory technology trade fair from 8–10 July 2025 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
What Cold Storage is Best for Your Biological Samples?
September 4, 2019
Introducing the Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler
October 6, 2021
Self-Sampling Swab from Copan
September 4, 2019
Comprehensive Guide to Quality Control in Food & Beverage Industry
September 4, 2019
Is Your Laboratory Workbench Protected?
September 4, 2019
