CAP-ACP VES Green Lab Symposium
This Session is offered at no cost with support from the CAP-ACP Education Fund.
Taking place on Earth Day, this timely session—presented by the CAP-ACP Environment Special Interest Group—highlights practical, scalable approaches to sustainability in pathology, bringing together leaders advancing eco-conscious innovation in both autopsy and surgical practice.
The symposium opens with the Green Lab Award Winner Session, featuring Dr. Rebekah Jacques, who will share impactful circular economy initiatives in autopsy pathology, including formalin recycling, glove reuse, and waste audits, demonstrating measurable reductions in environmental footprint.
The second half of the session focuses on eco-design in gross examination, beginning with an introduction to the TEAP group by Dr. Geneviève Belleannée. Dr. Anne Rullier will present on the practical use of recycled formalin, followed by Dr. Ivan Théate, who will share insights from implementing and evaluating an eco-responsive postgraduate teaching program. Dr. Alexis Trecourt will conclude the presentations with research on eco-responsible protocols in complex surgical pathology cases.
The session will close with a moderated discussion and Q&A, providing an opportunity to reflect on key learnings and explore how these innovations can be applied across diverse laboratory settings.
CAP-ACP 2026 Green Lab Award Winner
Rebekah Jacques
Session Title: Embedding Circular Economy Practices in Autopsy Pathology: Formalin Recycling, Glove Reuse, and Waste Audits
Description: Autopsy pathology generates a unique environmental footprint due to high chemical use, single-use materials, and specialized waste disposal. At London Health Sciences Centre, four sustainability initiatives were implemented to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and save costs: expired glove reuse, formalin recycling, autopsy biomedical waste audits, and autopsy cassette audits. These interventions demonstrated measurable reductions in procurement, chemical disposal, and incineration of non-hazardous materials while maintaining safety and tissue quality. This presentation highlights practical, locally driven strategies to embed circular economy practices in autopsy pathology, providing a scalable model for environmentally responsible practices across Canadian hospitals.
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