Use Water Sparingly

• Water is a precious resource. Therefore, please use water as sparingly as possible.
• Run autoclaves only when fully loaded and close them completely.
• Pay attention to the correct program selection. What temperature is sufficient?
• Use water or air cooling? Check if special "recirculating coolers" with air cooling are beneficial for you. If not: In case of high water consumption, consider circulatory use.
• Cover water baths and switch them on as late as possible and off as early as possible.
• Run dishwashers only when fully loaded and descale them regularly.

Reduce Material Consumption

• Try to minimize the consumption of chemicals, disposable, and plastic items.
• Prefer glassware, avoid the use of disposable plastic, and recycle plastics. An overview of recyclable plastics from good (green) to bad (red) can be found here.
• Check if there are possibilities in your work area to simulate experiments digitally or miniaturize them.

Shop Responsibly

• In procurement, one can not only save energy but also conserve resources.
• Sustainable goods are labeled in the procurement catalog. Do you know or need other or better alternatives on the open market? Provide feedback to the procurement office (Department IIA) so that this can be considered in later processes.
• When purchasing electrical appliances, pay attention to energy efficiency classes.
• When purchasing goods, look for ecological labels or certifications.
• Choose regional products if possible to save on transportation.
• Choose products that offer a take-back or recycling system if possible.
• Pay attention to products with minimal or sustainable packaging.
• Make the ordering processes as efficient as possible.