Pavithra Prasad (MSc student), Vivian Peng (going into 4th year undergrad), and Elham Pourian (PhD candidate), properly disposing of lab gloves for recycling in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.
May 21st, 2025
To support sustainability and reduce the volume of laboratory waste sent to landfills, the University of Windsor has launched a new initiative aimed at recycling uncontaminated personal protective equipment (PPE) from labs across campus.
Gloves, masks, gowns, and hairnets that are free of contaminants are collected and sent to a specialized facility, where the materials are repurposed into new plastic products.
This process not only reduces reliance on virgin materials but also supports the development of a more circular, sustainable economy.