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2024 NIH Green Labs Fair
The NIH Green Labs Fair is an annual event that showcases products and techniques that could be used by labs at the NIH to reduce their impact on the environment. This year's event will be held on September 26th, 2024 from 10am-3pm in the South Lobby of Building 10. A wide variety of green products and vendors will be present at the Green Labs Fair, in addition to information on green practices. A list of vendors and a few of their green products is available below. We will be adding information up to the week of the event, so check back often for the latest additions. We hope to see you at the event!
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| Vendor | Green Products |
|---|---|
| Advanced Cell Diagnostics Image
| - Hi-plex Assay & Probes - these assays provide a powerful and efficient plexing tool for validation and visualization of multiple targets with a vast catalog of RNA scope probes Rep Contact Info: John Pulliam - john.pulliam@bio-techne.com |
| Agilent Technologies Image
| - Certified Pre-Owned Instruments - purchase certified pre-owned instruments to reduce waste - ProteoAnalyzer - this automated parallel capillary electrophoresis instrument is fast, efficient and reduces waste - TapeStation - an automated electrophoresis solution for the sample quality control of DNA and RNA samples, which drastically reduces the consumption volume of samples and reagents Rep Contact Info: Nasy Rezaie - nasy.rezaie@agilent.com |
| Benjamin Office Supply Image
| - Recycled Pop-Up Notes - Earth's Choice Plant-Based 3-Ring Binder - 100% Recycled Facial Tissues Rep Contact Info: Stuart Goldstein - stuart@benjaminofficesupply.com |
| Bio-Techne Image
| - ELISA Kits - an efficent and essential tool across a broad spectrum of applications, spanning from profiling the immune system to driving forward drug discovery and facilitating therapeutic response assessments in clinical trials Rep Contact Info: Yohannes Adall - Yohannes.Adall@bio-techne.com |
| Diversified Biotech Image
| - Planet-Safe Sustainable Labware - Planet-Safe Cell Culture Dishes - Planet-Safe Microplates Rep Contact Info: Virginia Hickey - virginia@divbio.com |
| Diversified Laboratory Repair (DLR) Image
| - Uses natural refrigerants with low global warming potential - Refrigerant recycling reduces the need for additional production - Material recycling, preventative maintenance and repairs help extend product life cycles - Green Campaign Rep Contact Info: Warren Klug - wklug@dlrepair.com |
| DuVALL Services Company | - Offers biomedical equipment repair services , with a specialty in Sorvall Centrifuges - Purchase refurbished instruments or repair parts to extend the lifetime of lab equipment! - Also provides calibration contracts, centrifuge certifications, emergency services, maintenance contracts, and preventative maintenance services |
| Eppendorf Image
| - TheCentrifuge 5427 R is the first centrifuge from Eppendorf with a natural coolant - Biobased Pipette Tips & Biobased Tubes Rep Contact Info: Debbie Panizari - panizari.d@eppendorf.com |
| Fisher Scientific Image
| - The Fisher Scientific Sustainability Program has resources to help your lab - Greener Choice Program - Look for the green leaf icon to indicate environmentally preferred products - Biodegradable nitrile gloves from SW Safety and SHOWA - Various recycling programs: TerraCycle for many types of waste, Fisherbrand Pipette Tip Recycling , Dupont Tyvek Garment Recycling , Kimberly-Clark RightCycle PPE Recycling Rep Contact Info: Emma Holmes - emma.holmes@thermofisher.com |
| Gilson Image
| - Diamond Brand Towerpack Pipette Tips , which are an easy-to-use reload pipette tip system that uses 70% less plastic and also saves space on the bench - Diamond Brand Blister Packs , which are a sterile and filtered pipette tip option that uses 45% less plastic than traditional racked tips - Diamond Brand Ecopacks , which are a bulk packaging of unracked tips for those who want to reuse the boxes they already have Rep Contact Info: Kyle Levy - klevy@gilson.com |
| Greiner Bio-One Image
| - The CELLdisc product offers a compact and efficient platform for mass cell cultures - High throughput screening plates - 3D cell culture products Rep Contact Info: Ryan Inge - Ryan.Inge@gbo.com |
| Imgen/DeNovix Image
| - DeNovix CellDrop Counter counts cells without using plastic slides - DeNovix Microvolume Spectrophotometer uses low energy and a small amount of space - National Diagnostics Histo-Clear provides an alternative to hazardous xylene - BMG Labtech Multifunctional Microplate Readers use less than half a watt of power in standby mode Rep Contact Info: Beth Clark - beth@imgen.com |
| LabArchives Image
| - Reserach Edition Electronic Lab Notebook allows you to record research, manage data and collaborate on ultra-secure software that can be accessed from anywhere - Inventory Software is highly customizable and convenient software for finding, linking and using inventory - Scheduler Software allows you to see at a glance what is being used, when and by whom and keep your lab running at peak efficiency Rep Contact Info: Jeremy Miller - jmiller@labarchives.com |
| MilliporeSigma Image
| - Stericup E & Steritop E Filter Units - GenElute Purification Kits - Green Solvents Rep Contact Info: Lauren Purser - lauren.purser@milliporesigma.com |
| NIH Federal Credit Union Image
| - Energy Efficiency: Implementing energy-efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems in office spaces, using energy-saving devices, and promoting practices to reduce overall energy consumption. - Sustainable Procurement: Purchasing products and services from vendors who adhere to sustainable practices. Choosing eco-friendly office supplies and materials. - Employee Engagement: Encouraging employees to participate in sustainability programs and providing training on green practices. |
| NIH Supply Center Image
| - Showa Gloves (biodegradable and U.S.-made) - DeNovix DS-11 spectrophotometer uses low energy and a small amount of space - Notebook w/ Environmentally Friendly Natural Stone Paper Rep Contact Info: NIHSC-CustomerService@od.nih.gov - 1-833-3 ONE NIH (1-833-366-3644) |
| PHC Corporation Image
| - Energy-Efficient Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Rep Contact Info: John Bergen - john.bergen@us.phchd.com |
| Rainin Image
| - EarthRack - compostable and biodegradable tip rack, which significantly reduces plastic use and waste - TerraRack Tips - 100% recyclable tip racks that use 41% less plastic than conventional racks - Green-Pak SpaceSaver - stackable pipette tip refills featuring recyclable shells for 80% less packaging waste Rep Contact Info: Nicole Kwok - nicole.kwok@rainin.com |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Image
| - SHOWA biodegradable and Made-in-USA glove options - TerraCycle recycling options for a variety of waste streams, Fisherbrand Pipette Tip Box Recycling , Dupont Tyvek Garment Recycling , RightCycle by Kimberly Clark PPE Recycling - Energy-Efficient Cold Storage (ULT Freezers, Lab Freezers & Refrigerators) made at a zero-waste facility, with the Energy Star label and ACT label Rep Contact Info:Nicole Page - nicole.page@thermofisher.com |
| Thomas Scientific Image
| - SW Powerform Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves - Revolve Dry Cleanroom Wipes , made with 100% upcycled polyester material |
| USA Scientific Image
| - All TipOne packaging components can be recycled. The racks, wafers, lids, refill components, and stack shells are polypropylene (#5). Other packaging components are chipboard cardboard and olefin (#7). - In many areas of the country, sales reps collect used TipOne racks and wafers and take them to recycling centers. Tip rack recycling has been an important USA Scientific service since the early 1990’s. - The entire TipOne production facility is powered by 100% wind energy. Rep Contact Info: Frank Olszewski - FOlszewski@usascientific.com |
| VWR Image
| - SHOWA Biodegradable, Disposable Nitrile Gloves - Time and sample efficient flow cytometry and cell counter equipment - Energy efficient imagers and plate readers Rep Contact Info: Lynda Allemong - lynda.allemong@avantorsciences.com |
| 10X Genomics Image
| - Gene Expression Flex Assay - this assay for single cell RNA-sequencing allows for an up-front 4% PFA fixation, so the burden of working with fresh cells is no longer of issue. Instead, samples can be collected and fixed, then subsequently pooled for the remainder of the workflow. This pooling reduces plastic chip and reagent usage, resulting in a greener workflow. Rep Contact Info: Alex Schneider -alexander.schneider@10xgenomics.com |
* The NIH does not endorse any of these products.
We hope that everyone discovers a new green product for their lab! The Green Labs Fair was first created over a decade ago by a few dedicated NIH researchers that were members of the Sustainable Laboratory Practices Working Group. The founding members are: Minoo Shakoury-Elizah, Daman Kumari, Jean Tiong-Kohler and Barbara Zwiesler. The Green Labs Fair is also supported by the NIH Office of Research Facilities, Division of Environmental Protection.