by Malcolm Slaney | Jul 16, 2026 | Sustainability
Closing the Loop on Pipette Tip Reuse Reducing pipette tip waste requires looking beyond the tip itself. A conventional rack of 96 pipette tips includes several plastic components: the tips, the support tray, the outer box and, in many designs, a plastic lid. Although...
by Malcolm Slaney | Jun 29, 2026 | Sustainability
Putting Pipette Tip Reuse Into Perspective A single rack of pipette tips does not look like a major source of plastic waste. But in a high-throughput lab, it is not about one rack. It is about how many times the rack is replaced. That is why reuse changes the equation...
by Malcolm Slaney | May 18, 2026 | Sustainability
Which Lab Consumables Are Most Exposed to Resin Market Risk? Plastic labware is often treated as a stable, predictable operating expense. A lab orders tips, plates, tubes, reservoirs, and seals because the work requires them. But behind that routine purchasing process...
by Malcolm Slaney | Apr 20, 2026 | Plasma Cleaning, Sustainability
Circular Labs Are Resilient Labs Circularity in the lab is usually framed as a sustainability initiative. Reduce waste. Lower emissions. Do the right thing. All true. But it misses the bigger point. Circularity is not just about sustainability. It is about control. In...
by Malcolm Slaney | Feb 4, 2026 | Sustainability
The Plastic Problem in Life Science: Why It Matters and What We Can Do About It In the pursuit of scientific discovery, the life sciences community has made remarkable progress, from life-saving therapies to groundbreaking technologies. Yet, there is an environmental...
by Malcolm Slaney | Jun 17, 2025 | Sustainability
Why Life Cycle Assessments Matter and How IonField Systems Helps You Measure What You Save In an era where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) have become a critical tool for evaluating the true environmental impact of...
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