We are constantly searching for innovative products to add to our range, that improve the sustainability of laboratory work. Our new GreenAware programme identifies sustainable products based on a range of criteria, from recycled content and packaging to sustainable source materials. Below you can see some of our favourite green products, and what makes them so special.
PLA Based sustainable microplates from Green Elephant
The Green Elephant 96-well plate is the world’s first of its kind on the market that is made from polylactic acid using injection molding. With this renewable biopolymer as raw material, the carbon footprint of the Green Elephant 96-well plate can be reduced by ~50 % in comparison to one made from polystyrene. The use of the Green Elephant 96-well plate made from PLA is similar to one made from polystyrene.
Room temperature stable enzymes to reduce freezer time
- Solis Biodyne Enzymes are extremely stable at room temperature, meaning less time in the freezer/fridge and less energy usage.
- In 2021 around 95 % of Solis Biodyne orders were sent at room temperature.
- Shipping the products on blue ice is on average 3 times more expensive than shipping the same package at room temperature (data from 2022).
- Customers save > 2500 styrofoam boxes every year.
- ISCC certified bags, made from 85% bio-based materials
In vitro assay bulkpacks reduce packaging material
- ibidi’s in vitro assays replace animal testing in many areas of basic and medical research, and therefore contribute to the implementation of EU Directive 2010/63/EU: Protection of animals in research
- ibidi now offers their most popular products in bulk packaging including 90 and 400 packs.
- Bulk packages reduce packaging materials by including more units in a single box.
- Ordering in bulk means less deliveries, saving fuel and reducing emmissions.
- ibidi replaced the plastic wrap around the product boxes with a quality seal
Plant-based Cell Culture multiwell plates
- Made from PLA, a plant-based resin derived from sustainably cultivated sugarcane.
- Flat bottom for optical transparency
- Untreated hydrophilic surface for excellent cellular growth
- DNa(se) and RNa(se) free, Sterile or Non-sterile options
Plant-Based Cell Culture Dishes
- Made from PLA, a plant-based resin derived from sustainably cultivated sugarcane.
- Flat design for optical transparency
- Vented lid with 4 vents for even gas exchange
- Stackable
- Untreated hydrophilic surface for excellent cellular growth
- DNa(se) and RNa(se) free, Sterile
Pipette Tip Refills packed in FSC certified cardboard
- Uses 42-55% less plastics in the packaging compared to standard racked tips
- Kraft paper boxes, 100% FSC certified to ensure the packaging boxes come from responsibly managed forests
- Universal fit – compatible with most popular brands of single and multichannel pipettes
- Graduation marks – allow visual confirmation of pipettor draw volume
- Minimised printing/labels
- Labels are recyclable
CleverGEL – Agarose manufactured without Organic Solvents
CleverGEL is a new environmentally friendly agarose suitable for routine analysis of nucleic acids using standard electrophoretic procedures. CleverGEL is manufactured by a process which excludes organic solvents harmful to marine life, making it far kinder to the environment than conventional agarose. Available in Low EEO, High Resolution and Low melting point variations.
Nichipet ECO, Glass Tipped Pipettes
The accuracy and precision of a micropipette with the stability and reliability of glass tips. Nichipet ECO uses washable glass pipette tips, reducing the reliance on single-use plastics.