Supporting Practical Sustainability in Laboratories Across Africa
Sustainability in laboratories needs to be realistic, measurable, and aligned with daily operations. We help you reduce environmental impact while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance.
Our Commitment to Practical Change
Lasec® supports laboratories in making practical improvements to reduce their environmental impact. We understand that laboratories operate under constraints such as limited budgets, infrastructure challenges, and strict regulatory requirements.
Sustainability should support how laboratories already work, not disrupt it. Our approach takes these realities into account.
Workflow Integration
Actions that can be implemented within existing workflows without disruption.
Balanced Solutions
Solutions that balance environmental goals with critical operational needs.
Measurable Impact
Focus on improvements that can be tracked and measured over time.
Why sustainability matters
Laboratories are essential to healthcare, research, and industry, but they require significant resources. Through our work with laboratories across Africa, we understand the operational realities that shape practical sustainability decisions.
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
ACT® Ecolabel Channel Partner
Through our partnership with My Green Lab, we provide access to independently verified sustainability data, recognised laboratory frameworks, and guidance to support responsible procurement decisions.
Accountability
Consistency
Transparency
Key Focus Areas
Our initiative focuses on tangible areas where laboratories can make measurable improvements today.
Sustainability Resources
Practical Tips for Immediate Impact
Small changes can make a measurable difference over time.
Defrost ULT Freezers
Regular defrosting maintains efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
Adopt Refill Systems
Switch to refill systems and reusable labware to reduce plastic waste.
Switch Off Idle Equipment
Turn off non-essential equipment when not in use to reduce energy consumption.
Optimise Autoclave Use
Run full loads and use standby modes to minimise water and energy use.
Reduce Reaction Volumes
Minimise reagent use and chemical waste by optimising volumes.
Segregate Waste at Source
Separate waste streams correctly to improve recycling and reduce hazardous waste.
Suppliers and Solutions
Lasec® works with suppliers that provide solutions aligned with environmental considerations. We carefully select partners who offer:
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Laboratories can begin with one area and expand over time.
Progress is often achieved through incremental changes that fit within existing operations.
For specification guidance or application queries, technical support is available on request.