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The Microbead Ban and Responsible use of Microspheres in the Lab

Nicole Kelesoglu March 27, 2017

How should the US Microbead-Free Waters act affect our thinking about the proper disposal of microspheres as lab waste? Learn how biotechnology companies are using the bioplastic PHA with good results and further developing its use for other lab applications.

Pipet Tips, Flasks and Plates: Eco-friendly Plastic in Your Green Lab

Nicole Kelesoglu November 9, 2016

So you want to use 'green' plastic labware, but news headlines about a UN environmental report has you perplexed… 'Biodegradable' Plastics Are A Big Fat Lie. Well, don't worry! Plastic labware can still be a good sustainability option

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