Go Green with LabArchives ELN

As the research world embraces digital transformation, the environmental benefits of going paperless are clearer than ever. At the forefront of this shift is LabArchives, which was established in 2009. The LabArchives electronic lab notebook (ELN) and suite of tools not only streamline scientific workflows but also help protect the planet.

Environmental Impact

Since its launch, LabArchives has replaced over 1.57 million paper lab notebooks, helping to save more than 30,641 trees. 

• One tree = 51.25 ELNs (based on a 100-sheet notebook)
• Each tree saved offsets 48 pounds of CO₂.
• Each tree saved conserves 2,700–6,000 gallons of water from paper production and 1–13 gallons from ink manufacturing. 

To date, Labarchives and its users have offset over 1.47 million pounds of CO₂ and conserved 82.7–183.8 million gallons of water through paper reduction, as well as 1.6–20.4 million gallons of water from reduced ink usage. 

Greener Labs

LabArchives goes beyond paper savings to support sustainable lab operations by reducing overordering and waste, eliminating redundant experiments, facilitating remote collaboration, and extending the lifespan of office equipment. 

• Reduce Overordering & Waste: Track reagents and supplies with LabArchives Inventory to avoid expired materials and unnecessary purchases.
• Eliminate Redundancy: Reduce the need for redundant experiments by properly recording it the first time. Save reagents and time while improving quality. 
• Facilitate Remote Collaboration: Digital workflows and collaborative tools reduce the need for travel.
• Extend Equipment Lifespan: Reduced reliance on printers and scanners means fewer office resources are consumed and less e-waste is generated.

Many institutions now prioritize vendors with sustainability commitments. LabArchives fits the bill.

Lab Scheduling Sustainability Benefits

LabArchives Scheduler complements the ELN in promoting more sustainable research operations. By improving visibility and coordination around equipment use, Scheduler helps labs reduce waste, save resources, and operate more efficiently.

• Avoid Duplicate Experiments: Efficient scheduling prevents accidental re-runs, saving reagents, time, and energy.
• Enable Remote Access: Cloud-based scheduling allows researchers to reserve instruments from anywhere, reducing unnecessary travel between labs or campuses.
• Extend Equipment Lifespan: Balanced usage patterns reduce equipment strain, helping labs delay costly replacements and reduce e-waste.
• Align with Green Procurement Policies: Smarter scheduling supports institutional commitments to digital-first, environmentally responsible research infrastructure.

Smarter scheduling. Fewer emissions. Sustainable science with LabArchives Scheduler.

Sustainable Cloud Infrastructure

LabArchives is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s most sustainable cloud infrastructures:

• Up to 4.1x more energy efficient than on-premises data centers
• Can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 99%
• Over 8 billion liters of water are conserved annually
• 100% of electricity usage is matched with renewable energy

Why Choose LabArchives?

Choosing LabArchives means choosing science that’s smarter, for your research and the planet.

• Reduce lab waste and eliminate paper notebooks and inventories
• Contribute to water conservation, carbon offset, and tree preservation
• Rely on a sustainable, secure cloud infrastructure
• Empower reproducibility, compliance, and collaboration

Join thousands of researchers worldwide who are advancing sustainable, impactful science every day.