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Sorenson BioScience is committed to employing sustainable manufacturing processes in our quest to help preserve our planet. Here is what we do:
- Re-use plastic waste – Plastic waste generated in the manufacture of primary products (tips, tubes, plates, etc.) is used in the production of secondary products (racks and lids). Any waste plastic not utilized is sold to other manufacturers that make bakery trays, nursery planter trays, ammo boxes, funnels, and other misc. applications.
- Utilize electric presses – All new molding presses are electric compared to hydraulic presses used in the past. There are many advantages to using electric presses:
- Make better quality products.
- Save 80% on electricity costs.
- No harmful hydraulic fluid.
- Reduce noise pollution.
- Less scrap generated.
- U.S. manufacturing – 100% of all manufacturing is done in the United States and subject to and compliant with U.S. environmental and labor regulations.
- Small manufacturing carbon footprint – Every aspect of manufacturing occurs within a 10 mile radius. This includes assembly and outside services such as sterilization. Very little energy is expended to ship product during its different stages of production.
- Recycle water – Water used for cooling is recycled and only replaced due to evaporation.
- Environmentally sustainable raw materials – Cardboard boxes are made from 100% recycled materials, moving towards using FSC certified papers for packaging, and environmentally sensitive inks and adhesives.
- Fluorescent lighting – Used throughout production and office areas.
- Renewable energy – Sorenson BioScience’s energy is supplied by Murray City, a small municipality servicing 16,000 customers. A significant portion of the energy supplied by Murray City is derived from renewable resources.
- Products are environmentally sustainable – New e∙dek tips are packaged in 100% recyclable racks, QuickRack tip reload systems allow you to re-use plastic racks, and bulk tips contain minimal packaging. In addition, other product components can be re-used for trays or plate holders in the lab.
- Supplier packaging recycled – Cardboard boxes from suppliers are collected and recycled by a local recycling company.
- Expired or obsoleted products are frequently donated for educational instruction.
- Innovative culture – Sorenson is continually seeking cutting-edge technologies and materials that will lessen our impact on our Earth.