Science and Healthcare Sustainability Podcast

Science and Healthcare Sustainability Podcast

by Science and Healthcare Sustainability Podcast

Medicine Life Sciences

Season 1

Episode 6 - Dr Nicola Kingswell - Labskin Ltd

In this Episode Dr Nicola Kingswell talks about their incredible lab grown skin product that is saving cosmetics and healthcare brands from expensive and environmentally damaging animal testing. Dr Kingswell tells us about the measures the company is taking to operate their lab more sustainably as well as the exciting plans the company has for product development.

Episode 5 - Dr Joel Eichmann - Green Elephant Bio

In this Episode Joel from Green Elephant Bio talks about the environmental and commercial challenges in Bioprocessing and how the plant based solutions from Green Elephant Bio can help solve them. For the CellScrew being sustainable is just the cherry on top of a technical and scalable solution. Find out how Green Elephant Bio products can be implemented at early stage research to benefit downstream commercial and environmental viability of getting a bio product to market. #environmental #podcast #ecologicalbalance #innovation #sustainablescience #interview #environmentalscience #plantbased #bioplastics #greenelephant

Episode 4 - Lucy Brown - The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare

In this episode we are joined by Lucy Brown from The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. Lucy talks passionately about the incredible work the centre does to educate practitioners about the simple changes that make a big difference and the people who inspired her to be so dedicated! Learn about the changes that can be implemented in healthcare settings and our everyday lives. #environmental #podcast #ecologicalbalance #education #healthcare #innovation #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #ecofriendly #nursing

Episode 3 - Jay Fitzgerald - Biograd - March 2025

In this episode Jay talks about Biograd's goals to be carbon neutral by 2035. Jay tells us how Biograd Education are working to educate the next generation of Scientists and Healthcare professionals to operate sustainably, how Biograd Biobank cut their costs and energy usage by choosing energy efficient equipment and how samples stored in the UK can save researchers money as well as carbon! We also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business, science and students plus how Biograd pivoted quickly to provide employment to hundreds of young people during a difficult time. Listen, subscribe and leave a review!

Episode 2 - Daniel Maudsley - Econix Ltd - February 2025

In this episode we touch on everything from waste streams to AI. Dan explains the huge benefits of ensuring waste goes in the right waste stream and, crucially, the right receptacle - showcasing the innovative and carbon saving Bio-Bins. Dan explains how he recently acquired the company from his father and the challenges and plans for the future; including new products and markets. Listen to Dans top tips for being more sustainable in healthcare and science settings and how to save money! #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #environment #environmental #environmentalscience #laboratory #laboratorywaste #healthcarewaste #costsaving

Episode 1 - Danielle Stephens - Recycle Lab - Jan 2025

In this episode we discuss the huge benefits of recycling laboratory plastics and the implications for the science, medical, veterinary and dental industries. Danielle explain how she came to start Recycle Lab, the challenges and plans for the future; including a webpage that quantifies customers carbon savings and lab consumables made from the collected resource. #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #environment #environmental #environmentalscience #laboratory #laboratoryrecycling #medicalwaste #hazardouswaste #labwasterecycling #science

Episode 14 - John Coombes and Colin Mister - Vectorcide / Hygieia-San

In this fascinating episode John and Colin tell us all about two of their innovative products that are tackling very serious, global healthcare problems in a sustainable, cost effective and impactful way. Hygieia-San is a revolutionary disinfectant made from natural ingredients and safe for disposal down sinks and drains due to being biodegradable. Vectorcide is an anti-mosquito coating that is a huge technological advancement over current methods which are damaging to the environment. Hear about how both solutions are saving lives and helping the environment! #sustainablesolutions #sustainability #mosquito

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