We read an interesting article on Friday about lab waste and the push to make scientific research and production laboratories more sustainable and eco-friendly.
Every day labs use and throw away plastic pipette tips, racks, foam coolers, solvents, and more. Additionally, equipment like ultralow freezers and fume hoods are almost by definition energy hogs.
A non-profit called My Green Lab is trying to change this by introducing a set of best practices intended to reduce waste, cut down on energy and water use, and switch to using more sustainable materials when possible.
As we’ve stated before, purchasing used equipment is one big way that labs can cut down on carbon footprint. It’s one of the benefits of purchasing used and refurbished equipment from American Instrument Exchange. You’re reusing equipment that has been decontaminated, cleaned, and repaired. You’re reducing the need for extracting resources that contribute to the raw materials as well as the energy inputs used to build the machines. You’re recycling equipment that is fully tested and in good working order for continued productive use in your lab. All of which helps your bottom line, improves your green credentials, and most importantly helps the planet.
So visit our website or give us an email or call for more information on used and refurbished lab equipment. Thanks!
American Instrument Exchange has been a reliable source for used laboratory and scientific equipment for over 50 years, buying and selling equipment since 1969. Our surplus lab equipment is reconditioned for many types of laboratories, including biotech, biomedical, medical research, chemical, pharmaceutical, and university and hospital research laboratories. All lab equipment listed on our website is in stock and ships from our 30,000 square foot warehouse in Massachusetts. Our facilities include a fully equipped shop with highly trained technicians who thoroughly test each instrument before it reaches your laboratory. Please visit our website at https://www.americaninstrument.com/.