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Plastic Microsphere Lab Waste and Alternatives

Nicole Kelesoglu March 27, 2017

Lean which life science labs microbeads are considered eco-friendly, and how to properly dispose of laboratory microplastics.

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In Green Lab Tips Tags microbeads, microspheres, PHA, lab waste, green labs, sustainable labs, green lab tips
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