During the Sustainability Weeks, Starlab employees will visit over 100 laboratories in the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany to provide information on reducing laboratory plastic waste  and their TipOne recycling service. These in-person visits encourage direct exchange and provide practical stimulus for effectively integrating sustainability into everyday laboratory operations.

Alongside this programme, Starlab will hold a series of webinars in various languages with the aim of appealing to international audiences. The seven online events will focus on presenting ideas for embedding sustainability into daily laboratory practices and what to consider when choosing products for your lab.

The success of last year's event shows just how much the topic of sustainability is growing in importance within the laboratory industry. In 2023, over 3,500 participants from universities, clinics and laboratories took part in around 85 events. Particular highlights included the planting of more than 3,000 cacti in Starlab TipOne racks, to serve as a daily reminder of sustainability at work. “The positive response demonstrates the huge demand for sustainability expertise in laboratories, even in economically challenging times,” says Klaus Ambos.

As part of the Sustainability Weeks, Starlab is also presenting the new look and feel of its campaign, which it intended to convey the essence of the brand: passion. Under the title ‘You are passionate for science.’ – echoing Starlab's long-standing brand slogan ‘Passionate for science.’ – the campaign celebrates the dedication with which scientists conduct their research. “Now, more than ever, it’s important to focus on what drives us,” says Klaus Ambos. “Our campaign emphasises the passion manifested in our tireless commitment to science, especially in times of uncertainty.” Starlab sees this passion as a driving force that inspires scientists to keep trying, remain curious and persevere. “As a dependable laboratory product provider, Starlab supports scientists by nurturing this passion, especially in times when it's important to keep going and not give up,” adds Ambos. “At Starlab, we believe that our combination of scientific excellence and environmental awareness enables us to come up with solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.”