The chemical storage graveyard has to go

The Need to Eliminate Chemical Storage

According to Peter Licence, "The chemical storage graveyard has to go" as keeping lab materials for potential future uses is a hindrance to greening chemistry.

Don’t keep lab materials around for just-in-case uses. Finding ways to share and conserve resources is a cornerstone of greening chemistry.

Peter Licence, a contributor to the Greening Chemistry series, admits to being a habitual collector and notes that this behavior is common among chemists, leading to stockpiles of rare compounds and substances.

Author's summary: Eliminate unnecessary chemical storage to promote greener chemistry practices.

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C&EN C&EN — 2025-11-04

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