In this episode of the podcast, we have Jeroen Dobbelaere and Jan Heidelberger with us to discuss green grassroots groups in academia.

Why are green grassroots groups important for the sustainable transformation of universities? What are the typical struggles of the groups? How can university management help the groups, and what kind of support should green groups be asking for!?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... who are all passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

Links related to Climate@MaxPerutzLabs: 

Links related to the Max Planck Sustainability Network (MPSN)

Papers recommended by Jeroen:

Social media:

LinkedIn: Jeroen Dobbelaere & Jan Heidelberger

Twitter: @caringscientist, @JeroenDobbelae5 (Jeroen), @Marswalker5 (Jan) & @sustainable_mpg (MPSN)

MPSN on Mastodon: https://social.mpdl.mpg.de/@Sustainability_Network

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss equity and slow science with Luisa Maria Diele-Vegas, visiting professor at the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil.

What is "fast science" and what are the consequences of fast science on people and the planet? How can "slow science" be a solution, and what does it take to make slow science the new normal!?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... who are all passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

Papers recommended by Luisa:

Productivity in academia: When the rules determine the losers

Potential solutions for discrimination in STEM

Community voices: sowing, germinating, flourishing as strategies to support inclusion in STEM

Community voices: the importance of diverse networks in academic mentoring

Brazilian budget cuts further threaten gender equality in research

Taking time to savour the rewards of slow science

Twitter: @caringscientist & @luisaviegas

Instagram: @thecaringscientist, @dieleviegaslm & @minhaamigacientista

Luisa on TikTok: @minhaamigacientista 

Luisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dieleviegaslm/ 

Luisa's ORCID: 0000-0002-9225-4678

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Kerstin Hermuth-Kleinschmidt who works as an independent green lab advisor in Germany.

How did Kerstin transition from science and sales to sustainability in science? What is the EcoMapping Method and how can you use it to reduce the climate impact of your lab in a systematic way? And what are Kerstin's expectations for the future of the green lab movement!?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

Description of the EcoMapping Method in English: https://niub-nachhaltigkeitsberatung.de/en/2022/06/13/ecomapping-an-easy-way-to-make-your-lab-work-more-sustainable/

Description of the EcoMapping Method in German: https://analytik.news/fachartikel/pdf/niub1.pdf

Kerstin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-hermuth-kleinschmidt/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/niub-sustainabilityconsulting/

Kerstin's website: https://niub-nachhaltigkeitsberatung.de/en/

For those interested in sustainability in the lab and beyond, you can browse through Kerstin's publications here: https://niub-nachhaltigkeitsberatung.de/publikationen/

Twitter: @NIUBsustainable and @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we have invited Nikolaj Lervad Hansen and Ann Schirin Mirsanaye from the University of Copenhagen to tell us how they went from -80C to -70C.

How was the decision of changing the freezer temperature made? What did it take to get the colleagues on board? And which sample types are they now keeping at -70C!?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

My Green Lab's info on -70C: https://www.mygreenlab.org/-70-is-the-new--80.html

List of biological samples kept at -70C: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13UvBeoXAhwSHshSYoUDHwcxWiW7qYLnUb-eLwxJbCYs/edit#gid=0

International Freezer Challenge: https://www.freezerchallenge.org/

UCPH article about Nikolaj's department adjusting the temp: https://sustainability2030.ku.dk/news/plen-raises-the-freezer-temperature/

CPR Goes Green at UCPH: https://www.cpr.ku.dk/about/cpr-goes-green/ 

Twitter: @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we reflect back on the year that has passed since we started making this podcast.

What happened in the green lab landscape this past year? What changed in our professional lives? What are our reflections on the podcast, and which are our personal favorite episodes so far?!

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

SELs - a new European green lab network: https://www.sels-network.org/

Scientist Rebellion: https://scientistrebellion.com/ 

Episode on The Thoughtful Travel Campaign 

Episode on the climate impact of computational science

Episode on starting a national green lab network

Twitter: @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we have Hannah Johnson from Green Labs Netherlands (GLNL) visiting us.

How did the GLNL network start and how is the team organized? Which activities are they engaging in? And what does Hannah advise YOU to do if you are considering starting a national network!?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

GLNL website: https://www.greenlabs-nl.eu/

SuRe Symposium 19 May: https://suresymp.com/

SELs - a new European green lab network: https://www.sels-network.org/

Previous episode on LEAF: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TrQZcY7ajVYvCeX524g2o

Twitter: @greenlabs_NL and @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss (more) sustainable products and procurement with Raj Patey from My Green Lab.

How can lab products be optimized in terms of sustainability -- and how can you recognize greenwashing? How can you use the ACT label to find more sustainable products? And what can YOU do to motivate manufacturers to make greener products?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

My Green Lab Website: https://mygreenlab.org/ 

The ACT database: https://act.mygreenlab.org/ 

Report on the climate impact of biotech and pharma: https://www.mygreenlab.org/blog-beaker/my-green-lab-measures-carbon-impact-of-biotech-and-pharma

Twitter: @My_Green_Lab and @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we focus not only on ecological sustainability but also on social equity in science. Together with the CEO of the non-profit organization Seeding Labs, Melissa Wu, we discuss how donating surplus lab equipment impacts the two.

Which types of lab equipment can be donated to the “Instrumental Access” program, and how is it decided who receives it? Can broken lab equipment be given a new life through Seeding Labs? And in which ways have donations via Seeding Labs improved local responses to natural disasters and COVID-19?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible!

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people!

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Useful links related to this episode:

Seeding Labs Website: www.seedinglabs.org

The urgently needed equipment: www.seedinglabs.org/urgent

Twitter: @SeedingLabs and @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

Laurie Pattison (Music)

In this episode of the podcast, we continue on the topic of sustainable conferencing and air travel in academia together with Kate Whitfield, sustainability expert at ISGLOBAL, and Teun Bousema, Professor at Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen.

What is the “Thoughtful Travel Campaign” and how can you take part? What can scientists, institutions, and funding bodies do to promote low-carbon travel alternatives and virtual meetings? And how are virtual meetings and equity connected?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable. One thing is certain: Mission Sustainable isn't a Mission Impossible! 

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people! 

Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected] 

Useful links related to this episode:

Thoughtful Travel Campaign website: https://www.flyingless.org

The petition and pledge originated from Flying Less and was done in collaboration with Time To Explane: https://www.timetoexplane.com/  

Kate´s Twitter: @Zeroverse_Kate

Teun´s Twitter: @TeunBousema

Mentioned references related to academic air travel:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01521-3

https://astronomersforplanet.earth/

Twitter: @caringscientist

Instagram: @thecaringscientist

Our Linktree: www.linktr.ee/thecaringscientist

Nikoline's website: www.avasustain.com

You can find Nikoline's social media accounts under @avasustain (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)

In this episode of the podcast, we talk to Viktoria Lamprinaki from the Company of Biologists about the "Sustainable Conferencing Initiative" which aims at promoting virtual conferences and reducing air travel in academia.

What are the current trends in organizing more sustainable events and how has the pandemic changed our perception of virtual meetings? What does the Sustainable Conferencing Initiative entail, and how can it be useful for researchers at all stages of their careers?

Join us on our mission towards more sustainable research as we discuss obstacles and solutions, talk to other caring scientists, and try to figure out how to make scientific research more sustainable.

Your hosts are:

... and both are passionate about the planet and people! Reach out if you have questions or comments! [email protected]

Our guest is:

Viktoria Lamprinaki: Sustainable Conferencing Officer at the Company of Biologists

Useful links related to the episode:

Special thanks to:

Joana Duro Fernandes (Podcast Cover)