Sustainable Sample Preparation

Analytical laboratories are increasingly expected to reduce the environmental impact of their operations while maintaining high data quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance. Sample preparation plays a critical role in reagent consumption, waste generation, energy use, and overall laboratory efficiency.

In this webinar, we will explore how modern technologies enable greener sample preparation by reducing acid consumption, minimizing waste, shortening digestion times, and improving safety. We will introduce tools designed to evaluate the sustainability of analytical workflows, including the recently developed GreenPrep MW Score, to assess the environmental impact of microwaveassisted digestion methods. The session will also highlight Direct Mercury Analysis (DMA) as a greener alternative that eliminates acid digestion entirely. Through practical examples and application data, participants will learn how technology, workflow optimization, and sustainability metrics can help laboratories move toward more sustainable analytical practices.

Key Learning Objectives:

• How microwave technologies reduce reagent consumption, waste generation, and energy usage
• Sustainability metrics to evaluate and benchmark analytical workflows
• How Direct Mercury Analysis (DMA) enables greener workflows by eliminating acid digestion.
• Practical strategies for more sustainable analytical practices.