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.