--- title: "Workshop: green your lab by reusing equipment" description: Renovating a lab and upgrading its equipment is inevitable, and before work starts it’s vital to have a clear plan on what to do with old lab tools. One of smartest options is to reuse lab equipment, materials, and tools. 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However, the rate of reusing lab equipment and materials is on the rise through the Warp It reuse and redistribution system. This is mainly driven by sustainability and green strategies, [alongside lab supply shortages](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00613-y), affecting equipment and materials including gloves, pipette tips and refrigerators, due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, production shortages, and delays in packaging or sterilisation. Lab equipment includes: funnels; test tubes; bottles and beakers; flasks; lab stands; microscopes; burettes and pipettes; burners; rubber tubing, and a wide range of safety equipment. Renovating a lab and upgrading its equipment is inevitable, and before work starts it’s vital to have a clear plan on what to do with old lab tools. There are a few choices available, including donating equipment or selling them, but one of smartest options is to reuse lab equipment, materials, and tools. This reduces surplus equipment, supplies, and waste disposal costs. **In our mission to enhance reuse in the Warp It community, we are holding an online workshop on [Wednesday 9 March at 1pm](https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_N2YyMDJiZDMtYjI2MS00Y2VmLTgwYTUtNjcxN2FkNWY1MWZj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25225fd8405f-13b4-4e32-a8ab-4da80f09bcd5%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223147d689-1b39-4540-90d3-e5cbdc623fdd%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=7afdd4fb-95f5-49ce-9132-cfa6346e8729&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true) to discuss how to increase the rate and improve facilitation of the reuse of lab equipment.**   ![Lab equipment](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Lab%20equipment.jpg?width=1600&name=Lab%20equipment.jpg) *Above: Lab equipment includes: funnels; test tubes; bottles and beakers; flasks; lab stands; microscopes; burettes and pipettes.*   *What are the key considerations?* - What are the parameters and standards affecting the reuse of lab equipment? - How will biological and chemical safety and decontamination be managed and monitored? - How will the restoration of lab equipment, with components and spare parts, be included? - What other issues or challenges would you anticipate in the reuse of lab equipment?   *Areas of improvement within our software may include:* - How can Warp It support tracking and controlling of lab equipment destined for reuse? - How can Warp It support the reuse and redistribution of spare parts and components needed to refurbish lab equipment? - Can Warp It help with storage, stock, and inventory management of lab equipment? - Assets can be matched using the Warp It wish list and watch list features. Can these functions be improved or expanded? - Making the donation process to charities and third-sector organisations as simple as possible.   **Interested in learning more? J[oin us on Wednesday 9 March at 1pm](https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_N2YyMDJiZDMtYjI2MS00Y2VmLTgwYTUtNjcxN2FkNWY1MWZj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25225fd8405f-13b4-4e32-a8ab-4da80f09bcd5%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223147d689-1b39-4540-90d3-e5cbdc623fdd%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=7afdd4fb-95f5-49ce-9132-cfa6346e8729&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true) to discuss how to increase the rate and improve facilitation of the reuse of lab equipment. This event will be valuable for Warp It admins, lab managers, research managers, medical facility managers, and anyone interested in reusing lab equipment, materials and consumables.** [Watch this video to see how Warp It will benefit your lab, research, or medical facility.](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/video-warp-it-for-labs-research-and-medical-facilities) ### Here's another Warp It hack Use our templates to save time and get ideas! 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Get it in your inbox ;) By entering your email you expressly consent to receive our newsletter monthly and other material related to Warp It Reuse Network. # Workshop: green your lab by reusing equipment Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 17-Feb-2022 11:10:34 ![Daniel O'Connor](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/03d3f37f3d955b3ffe59331c1a11a00e) Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielbedeoconnor) [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/danwasteman) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Laboratories often produce vast amounts of waste, due to frequent personnel turnover, lab moves, and changing research needs.  The increased use of single-use plastics, including personal protective equipment (PPE) in laboratories, also contributes significantly to this problem. However, the rate of reusing lab equipment and materials is on the rise through the Warp It reuse and redistribution system. This is mainly driven by sustainability and green strategies, [alongside lab supply shortages](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00613-y), affecting equipment and materials including gloves, pipette tips and refrigerators, due to increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, production shortages, and delays in packaging or sterilisation. Lab equipment includes: funnels; test tubes; bottles and beakers; flasks; lab stands; microscopes; burettes and pipettes; burners; rubber tubing, and a wide range of safety equipment. Renovating a lab and upgrading its equipment is inevitable, and before work starts it’s vital to have a clear plan on what to do with old lab tools. There are a few choices available, including donating equipment or selling them, but one of smartest options is to reuse lab equipment, materials, and tools. This reduces surplus equipment, supplies, and waste disposal costs. **In our mission to enhance reuse in the Warp It community, we are holding an online workshop on [Wednesday 9 March at 1pm](https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_N2YyMDJiZDMtYjI2MS00Y2VmLTgwYTUtNjcxN2FkNWY1MWZj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25225fd8405f-13b4-4e32-a8ab-4da80f09bcd5%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223147d689-1b39-4540-90d3-e5cbdc623fdd%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=7afdd4fb-95f5-49ce-9132-cfa6346e8729&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true) to discuss how to increase the rate and improve facilitation of the reuse of lab equipment.**   ![Lab equipment](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Lab%20equipment.jpg?width=1600&name=Lab%20equipment.jpg) *Above: Lab equipment includes: funnels; test tubes; bottles and beakers; flasks; lab stands; microscopes; burettes and pipettes.*   *What are the key considerations?* - What are the parameters and standards affecting the reuse of lab equipment? - How will biological and chemical safety and decontamination be managed and monitored? - How will the restoration of lab equipment, with components and spare parts, be included? - What other issues or challenges would you anticipate in the reuse of lab equipment?   *Areas of improvement within our software may include:* - How can Warp It support tracking and controlling of lab equipment destined for reuse? - How can Warp It support the reuse and redistribution of spare parts and components needed to refurbish lab equipment? - Can Warp It help with storage, stock, and inventory management of lab equipment? - Assets can be matched using the Warp It wish list and watch list features. Can these functions be improved or expanded? - Making the donation process to charities and third-sector organisations as simple as possible.   **Interested in learning more? J[oin us on Wednesday 9 March at 1pm](https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_N2YyMDJiZDMtYjI2MS00Y2VmLTgwYTUtNjcxN2FkNWY1MWZj%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25225fd8405f-13b4-4e32-a8ab-4da80f09bcd5%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25223147d689-1b39-4540-90d3-e5cbdc623fdd%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=7afdd4fb-95f5-49ce-9132-cfa6346e8729&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true) to discuss how to increase the rate and improve facilitation of the reuse of lab equipment. This event will be valuable for Warp It admins, lab managers, research managers, medical facility managers, and anyone interested in reusing lab equipment, materials and consumables.** [Watch this video to see how Warp It will benefit your lab, research, or medical facility.](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/video-warp-it-for-labs-research-and-medical-facilities) Topics: [Refurb Repair Upcycle](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/refurb-repair-upcycle), [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Events](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/events), [Support](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/support) #### Contacts - UK & EU: 0800 0488755 - United States and Canada: (424) 781-3159 - Australia and NZ: (02) 80050 5828 - General enquiries: info@getwarpit.com - Sales: info@getwarpit.com - Customercare: daniel@getwarpit.com - Technical: sie@getwarpit.com #### WARP IT on Social media #### Charities [Not for profit & 3rd sector](http://getwarpit.com/charities) #### Recruitment [We are hiring](http://getwarpit.com/Recruiting.aspx) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img7.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img1.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img5.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img4.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img6.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img3.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img2.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) Copyright © 2014 WasteAction Resource Efficiency, All Rights Reserved