We take the environment seriously
We try to minimize waste and the environmental impact of shipping products to our customers. Here’s what we have already achieved and what we are working on:
Minimizing waste
We reuse styrofoam boxes and stuffing materials we receive from our suppliers. Whenever possible, we use small packages to minimize waste.
Sustainable packaging
We refrain from buying new plastic stuffing materials and have replaced them with more sustainable alternatives.
We are delighted to announce that LubioScience is funding climate action to compensate its carbon footprint
At LubioScience we realize that we are part of an industry where sustainability is often not the main focus. Whether it's long supply chains, packaging waste or animal welfare, we still face a lot of issues and there is much room for improvement. Nevertheless, actions speak louder than words and with this in mind we have taken the route towards becoming a carbon neutral company. We have calculated our CO2 emissions across the entire company and invested in sustainability projects in order to compensate these emissions.
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We are proudly supporting the following projects:
Guanaré forest plantations project
The main objectives of the project are wood production, land restoration and carbon sequestration through afforestation. All practices follow FSC standard for sustainable forest management, while enhancing biodiversity conservation by increasing the connectivity of forests and generating income and job opportunities for local communities/ rural areas of Uruguay.
The project comprises a total of 18'576 hectares of land in Uruguay previously under extensive grazing by beef cattle, on which forest plantations for obtaining high-value, long-lived timber products and for sequestering large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere were established. The total area affected by the project is 33'225 hectares, if we include buffer zones, grasslands and native forests.
Forests were based mainly on Eucalyptus grandis and to a lesser extent Eucalyptus dunnii, Eucalyptus tereticornis and Pinus taeda plantations in 16 to 22-year rotations, managed with pruning (to a minimum height of 12 m) and two to three thinning operations, to obtain knot-free, high-diameter logs suitable for saw-milling and veneering. Plantation is already completed, and forests will be replanted after clear-cut harvest. Guanaré first areas were planted in 2006 and the last ones in 2011. Practices will be compatible with FSC standard for sustainable forest management. Planted forests will remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in different carbon pools (living above-ground and below-ground biomass, soil, litter, non-tree vegetation, dead wood and harvested wood products).
The Kenya reforestation project
The Kenya reforestation project supports local communities in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. Through our tree planting programme we help:
- Offset CO2 emissions
- Reduce poverty
- Provide wildlife habitats
- Create a brighter future for project team members including orphans and people living with HIV / AIDS
Southern Ethiopia community protected springs project
The Southern Ethiopia Community Protected Springs project is a Gold Standard certified carbon offset project. It is a micro-scale project, meaning it is a small-scale project with limited environmental impact. The project is located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Region (SNNPR) of Ethiopia. The project is designed to improve the health and well-being of local communities by providing access to safe water, by fixing broken boreholes. It is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9,925 tCO2e per year. The project will also provide social and economic benefits to the community, such as increased time for women to engage in other activities, and reduced time spent collecting firewood.
Raising the standard of life science distribution
As a part of Europa Biosite, leading network of European life sience distributors, we are dedicated to raising the standards of life science distribution. Download our sustainability report to learn more about our sustainability strategy and efforts towards minimizing our environmental impact.
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LubioScience represents some of the most trusted brands in research and works closely with partners who are dedicated to reducing environmental pollution. View some examples of our suppliers' sustainability efforts below.
Integrated DNA Technologies
IDT aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, reducing waste through recycling and reuse, cutting energy use with LEDs and geothermal systems, and using biodegradable shipping materials, all driven by sustainable practices at their Iowa HQ.
Zymo Research
Zymo's DNA/RNA Shield is a cutting-edge reagent designed to preserve nucleic acids in biological samples. Unlike traditional methods, DNA/RNA Shield ensures the integrity of nucleic acids during sample collection, storage, and transport — all without the need for bulky Styrofoam packaging or cold-chain.
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