Introducing the carbon footprint reduction index (CaFRI) as a software-supported tool for greener laboratories in chemical analysis

Abstract Carbon Footprint Reduction Index (CaFRI) has been presented as a newly developed web tool designed to assess and enhance the sustainability of analytical methods, with a focus on estimating greenhouse gas emissions (available at bit.ly/CaFRI ). While many tools exist for evaluating greenness, none specifically address the carbon footprint of laboratory procedures. CaFRI fills this gap by providing a standardized approach that predicts the effectiveness of carbon footprint reduction strategies. It assigns a numerical rating based on direct CO 2 emission factors such as energy efficiency and indirect factors like sample storage, transportation, waste management, and reagent use. By implementing CaFRI,…

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  Science and Technology Development Fund
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  Tanta University