JANUARY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT OF THE MONTH - Redefining laboratory sustainability with the appCYCLE Recycling Box!

JANUARY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT OF THE MONTH - Redefining laboratory sustainability with the appCYCLE Recycling Box!



 At Appleton Woods, we are deeply committed to sustainability. That’s why we’ve launched our "Sustainable Product of the Month" series to showcase eco-friendly products that help you make greener choices. Together, let’s take small steps toward a more sustainable future!

 

As concerns about climate change grow, introducing sustainability in laboratories is crucial to reducing their environmental impact and meeting the urgent need for global climate action. Enter the appCYCLE laboratory waste recycling box—a game-changer for labs striving to minimise their ecological footprint while maintaining the highest research standards.

What is the appCYCLE Recycling Box?

The appCYCLE box is a dedicated solution for managing non-hazardous laboratory waste disposal responsibly. Designed to handle common lab plastics and consumables, it provides an easy way to collect, segregate, and recycle materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or incinerators.

 

Why choose the appCYCLE?

  • Promoting a circular economy: With the appCYCLE, lab waste is recycled into boards used for construction and furniture, reducing the need for virgin materials and supporting sustainable waste management. For example, the Dunn School purchased planters made from their recycled waste for their faculty garden, effectively closing the loop and turning waste into a valuable resource!
  • Convenient and effective: The box makes waste recycling straightforward, allowing lab teams to focus on research while contributing to a zero-waste laboratory.
  • Reducing carbon footprint: By enabling the recycling of non-hazardous plastic laboratory waste, appCYCLE minimises emissions from transportation and incineration.

Key sustainability features:

  1. Recycling laboratory plastics: Globally 5.4 billion kg of plastic waste is produced by labs. The appCYCLE is a great solution for those wanting to reduce their plastic output as it takes items like pipette tip boxes, centrifuge tubes, and other common laboratory consumables.
  2. Eco-friendly construction: The appCYCLE box is made from recyclable and FSC certified cardboard, further emphasising its commitment to sustainable practices.
  3. Tree planting initiative: For every box purchased, a tree is planted, contributing to reforestation efforts and offsetting carbon emissions.

Join the green movement

Since its introduction, we’ve partnered with leading institutions across the UK, including Oxford University, to support the adoption of more sustainable practices in their labs. Since 2023, we’re proud to have recycled an impressive 85,500 kg of waste, helping to make science more sustainable!

Ready to lead the way in sustainable laboratory waste management? Make the appCYCLE recycling box a part of your lab today—because every step toward sustainability counts.

Go Green with the appCYCLE today.

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