5 Key Takeaways

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  Sustainable sample preparation focuses on downscaling extraction systems to micro- or nano-scale while minimizing energy and solvent use.

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  Greenness assessment tools like AGREEprep help evaluate the sustainability of sample preparation methods and encourage solvent-free procedures.

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  Energy consumption and plastic waste are significant environmental impacts in laboratories, necessitating the design of more efficient workflows.

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  Training and simplifying methods are essential for wider adoption of sustainable sample preparation technologies in clinical and research labs.

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  The next generation of scientists is increasingly prioritizing sustainability, which will influence future decisions in analytical chemistry.