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Making In-house Material Renewal a Reality
The Micronic Eco-Friendly Choice (EFC) Racks are made of 99% RENEWED MATERIAL, setting a new sustainable standard for sample storage racks. The racks are an ideal solution for laboratories committed to embracing a greener future.
The EFC Rack RM and refill system of the EFC Refill Rack are uniquely made from scrap material sourced from Micronic’s own production facility in the Netherlands. Residual material from the injection molding process that is suitable for renewing is separated. Stringent quality control measures ensure no compromise in quality or integrity during the renewal process, guaranteeing high-quality renewed material. The various EFC Racks adhere to all quality standards comparable to those of racks made from virgin material.
The 96-well format EFC RM Racks are currently available for four different tube sizes: 0.5ml, 0.75ml, 1.10ml and 1.40ml. With a temperature range spanning from vapor phase LN2 up to +100⁰C, these racks accommodate various laboratory sample storage needs. The 96-well format EFC Refill Rack is available for the 1.40ml tube size and focusses on the re-use of rack parts during sample processing.
The Micronic EFC Refill Rack significantly lowers eco-costs and carbon footprint compared to regular racks. Eco-costs, which measure a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle, are reduced by 61% with EFC racks, while their carbon footprint is 69% lower.
Additionally, the EFC Refill Rack has been certified with an ACT-label, further demonstrating its sustainability. The Environmental-Impact-Factor (EIF) resulted in only 23.9, which is a great improvement compared to our previous score of 32.8.
The entire range seamlessly integrates with automated storage systems and liquid handlers, because the racks adhere to the standard ANSI/SLAS (American National Standards Institute/ Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) dimensional footprint. Each EFC Rack comes standard with a cover and lockers made from virgin polypropylene.
Discover what this eco-friendly choice can do for your lab!