Accumax – GreenMAX Tip Racks

Innovation of the Year
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These racks are available for 10ul, 200ul, 1000ul and 1250ul Tips. Accumax GreenMAX Sustainable Tip Racks are the way to go if you’re looking for innovative, sustainable lab consumables. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they also come in specially designed eco-friendly racks. These racks work seamlessly with both single-channel and multi-channel pipettes, making tip loading a breeze. From an environmental standpoint, Accumax GreenMAX Sustainable Tip Racks go significantly beyond any other Tip rack to reduce its carbon footprint. At Accumax, we are committed to promoting the use of eco-friendly solutions such as Sustainable Tip Racks. Our motto drives us to develop new laboratory consumables that are environmentally conscious constantly.

Plastic remains among the major conundrums in modern life. On one hand we want to live without it, on the other hand plastic lives with us. Literally!! From the moment we wake up; from the humble toothbrush to the cars we drive, the very pen I twiddle in my fingers as I type away on a plastic keyboard for a blog on saving plastics, let’s not forget the pipette tips, tubes, plates and the sheer scale of consumables in the biomedical industry. Science is not feasible without plastic.

Despite the conundrum we cannot ignore the shear impact plastics have on our environment. Plastic resists natures need to recycle, some of them take forever to decompose, the ‘forever plastics’. We are no were near getting rid of plastics, but it is clear a systemic shift is necessary; we can work on sustainable alternatives and creative methods to minimize its influence.

Below are three main reasons why it is considered as a true innovation:

1. The Weight of Plastic

4.42 kg the amount of CO2 emitted to carry 2kgs of cargo across 1000km by air freight (yes more than double the weight of the cargo). Reducing the density of packaging is a practical solution to bringing down emissions, using low density recyclable plastic is a viable option to reduce weight in combination with reloadable racks. ACCUMAX GreenMAX Tip racks brings a lightweight packaging solution that gives up to 8% reduction in weight from plastic tip boxes and packaging. Not to forget, lower the weight of the product; lower the weight of the waste to be processed even if it is not recycled.

2. Matter of Space

The more space you save the less energy you need to spend maintaining it, not to mention the cost of transportation and air conditioning. Compactness becomes important, the more compact the product you choose the less energy it uses. ACCUMAX GreenMAX Tip racks are an excellent choice, made of paper-based material it can be easily crushed and disposed of. No more shelves full of unused pipette boxes.

3. Recycle, But for how long?

You can recycle plastic but for how long? Anytime plastic is recycled the polymer chain in the plastic shortens, after 2 rounds it becomes nearly impossible to recycle and the same goes for paper. They all end up in landfills eventually, what matters is decomposition, what can we return to nature in a usable form. Pick biodegradable over recyclable; ACCUMAX GreenMAX Tip racks are easily decomposable.

How long does it take for plastic waste to decompose?

Plastic waste, a persistent problem in our environment, takes an astonishingly long time to decompose. Scientists estimate that it can take over 500 years for plastic to degrade naturally. However, it’s important to note that this timeframe can vary depending on the specific item. To combat this issue, it is crucial that we act now to reduce our plastic consumption and find sustainable alternatives. Together, we can make a difference and protect our planet for future generations. Hence, we have come up with this innovative solution to help people contribute to greener environment.

Key advantages over traditional tip racks:

1. GreenMAX Tip racks saves space with a compact format that can be easily crushed and disposed.

2. Made from Light weight material that facilitates lower cost of disposal and transport.

3. By using 100% biodegradable material in our tip racks, we are able to reduce plastic consumption upto 60% compared to traditional tip racks.

4. GreenMAX Tip racks facilitates easy and guilt free disposal after use.

5. Unique raw material used for GreenMAX Tip racks minimizes the risk of particles collecting on the surface of the tips, reducing the possibility of contamination and errors.

6. These racks are tested Free from DNase/ RNase/ Pyrogen/ Endotoxin

7. They are PCR clean, sturdy, and tested for moisture-free, which helps decrease reliance on traditional plastic racks

8. Material used is built to last, providing durability that rivals plastic racks. You can trust that your tips will remain intact until the very last one is used.