Sustainable Pipette Tips:
A New Milestone for TipOne^®

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Starlab International has reached another significant milestone in the history of TipOne^®. The group, specialising in liquid handling technology and laboratory products, now announces a further advancement in its sustainability journey (#Ecolutionmovement): the blue bases of TipOne^® racks are now made from 25 percent recycled plastic! "Since our founding in 1998, we have pursued a clear mission: to reduce environmental impact and promote a greener future for laboratories as a manufacturer," explains Klaus Ambos, President & CEO of Starlab International. The racks with recycled material will be manufactured from July 2024.

Since 1998, TipOne^® has proven itself as a reliable partner in laboratories worldwide and is used in research facilities around the globe. "26 years ago, TipOne^® revolutionised the world of pipetting, setting a new standard for compatibility and user-friendliness – now this product is increasingly associated with sustainability," says Ambos. All TipOne^® racks manufactured from July 2024 will contain 25 percent recycled material in the blue base.

This progress towards more sustainable pipette tips follows the introduction in 2023 of fully recycled plastic for the clear polypropylene system components of TipOne^® refills. "Since last year, the polypropylene packaging for our TipOne^® pipette tip refill packs has been made from 100 percent recycled plastic, and now the rack base will also be made with 25 percent recycled material. I can assure you: This is not the end of the road!"

 
Starlab is taking important steps not only on the manufacturing side – the entire product lifecycle is being carefully considered. With the recycling service, Starlab gives plastic waste the opportunity for another product life.

The blue bases of the TipOne racks are now made from 25 percent recycled plastic.

SAVING PLASTIC SINCE 1998

Discover our recycling service and find out how it works to make your laboratory greener.All TipOne^® packaging components made of Polypropylene (PP) can be collected for recycling via the Starlab recycling service.

The racks with recycled material will be produced from July 2024.

The Starlab Green Mission.

Discover Starlab's tips, products and services on the subject of sustainability. Get to know our Green Team. We look forward to a joint #EcolutionMovement.

Podcast: Digitalization in the lab.

We talk to Klaus Ambos, CEO of the Starlab Group, about five laboratory trends of the future. The topic of digitalisation: from minute 12:30. Enjoy!