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Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Industrial Microbiology

In the industrial microbiology sector, safety and compliance are paramount. Operating in a highly regulated environment, we recognize the critical importance of using single-use consumables to prevent cross-contamination and uphold the integrity of microbiological analyses. We understand the challenge of balancing stringent sterility and traceability requirements with our commitment to sustainability. Our dedicated R&D team expertly navigates these complex technical and regulatory landscapes to provide solutions that significantly lower environmental impact without compromising the quality or safety of your analyses.  

If you’re curious how eco-design can reduce environmental impact in QC workflows for Food & Beverages and Pharma, watch our Eco-Designer Adlan Bachiri walk through real examples in the video. 

Whether you're aiming to optimize material usage, minimize packaging waste, or adopt more sustainable practices in your microbiological monitoring processes, our experts are here to guide you on this journey towards a greener future.

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Innovating for a Greener Product Life Cycle

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The Design for Sustainability (DfS) process is systematically integrated into product development – considering lifecycle impacts from sourcing and manufacturing to usage and end-of-life. This holistic approach allows us to evaluate and quantify key factors like materials, energy, emissions, water, packaging, usability, and circularity. By doing so, we optimize the environmental impact of our solutions from the very beginning. 

Our Greener Alternative Products exemplify how innovation can lead to greener solutions, without compromising quality or performance.

Take a moment to explore the DfS Scorecard for each Greener Alternative Products – Vitroids and LENTICULE® discs, MAS-100 Atmos® Air Sampler, and Milliflex® Rapid 2.0 Detection Tower, to help you make more sustainable purchasing choices.

Greener Alternative Products for Microbiology Labs

Vitroids™ and LENTICULE® discs

Vitroids™ and LENTICULE® discs

Vitroids™ and LENTICULE® discs are ready-to-use, viable certified reference microorganisms (CRMs) produced under reproducible conditions. They are designed to eliminate the need for extensive preparation steps and incubation phases, while reducing environmental impact in several ways:

  • Reduced Waste: Material usage is reduced by 82% through centralized manufacturing.
  • Time Saving: Inoculum preparation time is cut to just a few minutes by replacing stock and working cultures.
  • Energy Efficiency: Energy consumption is reduced by 97%.
  • Greener Packaging: All fiber-based packaging is 100% recycled and is certified for zero-deforestation.
    MAS-100 Atmos® Microbial Compressed Gas Sampler

    MAS-100 Atmos® Microbial Compressed Gas Sampler

    MAS-100 Atmos® Air Sampler is a portable device designed for sampling pre-selectable compressed gases. Key innovations for sustainable and efficient include:

    • Less Material Waste: Product mass is reduced by 29%, and the carbon footprint of raw materials is reduced by 35%.
    • Low Energy Consumption: Operates with minimal energy and low operational costs.
    • Smart Packaging: Packaging weight is reduced by 60% by replacing a rigid plastic case with a corrugated box.
    Milliflex® Rapid System 2.0 for rapid sterility testing

    Milliflex® Rapid 2.0 Detection Tower

    Milliflex® Rapid System 2.0 is an automated solution for the rapid detection, imaging, and enumeration of viable microbial contaminants in filterable samples throughout the manufacturing process. This state-of-the-art system is a greener alternative due to:

    • Minimal Reagents: Uses fewer reagents, saving costs and reducing chemical waste.
    • Less waste: Reduces material waste by 38% from baseline, thanks to a new integrated design that merges two systems into one.
    • Energy Saving: Reduces energy consumption by 10% due to a more energy-efficient standby mode.
    • Reduced Packaging: Decreases the packaging-to-product weight ratio by 60% through more compact equipment.

    Transform your research with our range of Greener Alternative Products tailored to meet your lab needs.

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