PulpFixin named official sustainability sponsor for SLAS Europe 2026 and SLAS2026 in Boston

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) has named PulpFixin^® its official sustainability sponsor for the SLAS Europe 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Vienna and a key promoter of sustainability at SLAS2026 in Boston, establishing a global partnership to advance sustainable materials and practices across life science laboratories worldwide.

Partnership strengthens sustainability leadership at SLAS conferences

The designation positions PulpFixin as a sustainability partner across SLAS flagship events, reinforcing SLAS’ commitment to integrating environmentally responsible practices into conference operations, education and community engagement.

As part of the expanded collaboration, Chad Jenkins, CEO of PulpFixin, will serve as Chair of the newly formed SLAS Topical Interest Group (TIG), Sustainability in Science. In this role, Jenkins will help guide strategy and programming for laboratory professionals navigating the shift toward more sustainable operations.

Sustainability has moved from a side conversation to a core operational concern for laboratories, Jenkins said. This partnership between PulpFixin and SLAS focuses on education, leadership and practical solutions that laboratories can apply immediately.

Sustainability integrated into the SLAS conference experience

Under the sponsorship, PulpFixin will support a series of high-visibility sustainability initiatives embedded directly into SLAS conference experiences.

At SLAS2026 in Boston, PulpFixin will serve as the official sponsor of water bottle filling stations. This aligns with SLAS’ decision not to provide bottled water at the event and encourages attendees to reduce single-use plastic consumption by refilling their own reusable water bottles.

The sponsorship also includes support of the SLAS 'Fill Your Water Bottle' sweepstakes, which will be featured across event communications, the SLAS website and attendee messaging. The initiative is designed to reinforce sustainability through everyday actions during the conference.

Expanding education through Sustainability in Science TIG

Central to the partnership is the creation and co-sponsorship, with My Green Lab, of the Sustainability in Science Topical Interest Group (TIG). This new forum is designed to foster education and dialogue among lab managers, lab operators, scientists and senior leadership.

The Sustainability in Science TIG will focus on practical topics such as:

• Reducing dependence on single-use plastics in laboratory workflows
• Evaluating sustainable materials compatible with automation and cold storage
• Understanding regulatory and operational considerations tied to waste reduction
• Aligning sustainability goals with efficiency and cost management
• Sharing regional success stories for potential broader adoption

PulpFixin will serve as the official sponsor of the Sustainability in Science TIG at SLAS Europe 2026 in Vienna. Sessions will be held after SLAS2026 in Boston and potentially via webinar in spring 2026, extending access beyond conference attendees.

Laboratories are asking for clear guidance, not slogans, Jenkins said. The Sustainability TIGs are designed to bring real-world experience, peer learning and material science together in a way that helps laboratories make informed decisions.

Global commitment to sustainable science

The partnership reflects SLAS’ broader effort to elevate sustainability as a strategic priority across its global membership.

By working with PulpFixin as a Sustainability Sponsor for its conferences, SLAS signals a long-term commitment to supporting environmentally responsible innovation in laboratory automation, screening and sample management.

PulpFixin will showcase its portfolio of compostable, recyclable and automation-compatible lab products at SLAS2026 in Boston and SLAS Europe 2026 in Vienna, highlighting how sustainable materials can integrate seamlessly into modern laboratory workflows.

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