# Chemistry Laboratories Make Tons of Plastic Waste. Can We Recycle It?

## TL;DR

Chemistry labs produce large amounts of plastic waste, and researchers are exploring ways to recycle materials like gloves and pipet tips.

## Contribution

The paper introduces efforts to repurpose common laboratory plastics through innovative recycling methods.

## Key findings

- Laboratory plastic waste such as gloves and pipet tips are being targeted for recycling.
- Collaboration between chemists and recyclers is driving new approaches to manage plastic waste.
- Potential solutions are being explored to reduce the environmental impact of lab plastics.

## Abstract

Chemists and
innovative recyclers are trying to put gloves, pipet
tips, and other laboratory plastic waste to use.