Judicious use of Plant/Animal Material for Lab. Purposes

Live or preserved biological material is an essential requirement in all bio-labs. This material needs to be brought in regularly for immediate use or for replenishment of the stocks. It is a common sight to see a large portion of the material brought, later being dumped as waste. Can we think of making a judicious use of the biological nontribal e it of plant origin or animal?

i) Making the right judgment of the amount of material required for use in the lab.

Just enough and no shortage

Minimal wastage

ii) Dealing with the 'left-overs'

Fixing for future use

Making Herbarium/Museum specimens based on need Providing it to others who are looking for it.

Putting to various uses, e.g., flowers can be processed for making dry Arrangements /greeting cards during free time.

Wastes could be buried in a pit for making organic manure, this could reduce the daily garbage load; manure formed could be used in flower pots/gardens. All this not only adds to the aesthetics of a place, but is also very satisfying.