In a significant move towards a more sustainable future, Labcon North America, a global leader in Earth Friendly® laboratory disposables, has announced a strategic partnership with Polycarbin, a pioneer in sustainable laboratory solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the laboratory disposables market by advancing a data-driven circular economy for life science and pharma companies.
This partnership combines Labcon’s extensive portfolio of over 1000 laboratory plastics with Polycarbin’s innovative circular economy platform. Together, they are committed to achieving two key objectives:
1. Closed-Loop Recycling Solutions:
Polycarbin’s mission to expand its closed-loop recycling solutions to a wider research audience aligns perfectly with Labcon’s commitment to diverting lab plastics from landfills and incinerators. This initiative will ensure these materials remain within the supply chain, facilitating recycling and reuse, creating a truly sustainable cycle.2. Low-Carbon Lab Products:
This collaboration marks a groundbreaking step in the development of a new line of low-carbon lab consumables. Crafted from circular economy resin, these products significantly reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, paving the way for a more sustainable scientific research landscape. By incorporating third-party verified sustainability metrics into every product, Polycarbin and Labcon empower their customers to transform their consumables budget into a sustainability budget, making environmental responsibility a core aspect of their research endeavors.“This partnership embodies our industry’s commitment to evidence-based sustainability, leveraging a plastics circular economy to decarbonize our labs,” said James O’Brien, CEO of Polycarbin. “Our collaboration offers world-leading scientific innovators with products and end-of-life solutions that reduce their environmental footprint while enabling cutting-edge research.”
Labcon has been a leader in sustainability since 1994, pioneering solutions to plastic waste in laboratories. From introducing the Pagoda® pipette tip rack refilling solution in 1997 to their early adoption of cardboard to replace foam tube racks, they have consistently been at the forefront of the laboratory market. Currently, Labcon boasts over 250 products carrying the ACT® Environmental Factor Label from MyGreenLab. This label provides lab consumers with clear, third-party verified information about the environmental impact of laboratory products, enabling side-by-side product comparisons for informed decision-making.
“This cooperation with Polycarbin will provide researchers with clear benefits and help advance the industry beyond recycling to greater sustainability with circular solutions,” said Jim Happ, President of Labcon.
This partnership underscores the commitment of both organizations to empower researchers, drive sustainability, and create a positive impact on the scientific community and the environment.
About PolyCarbin
Polycarbin is a leading provider of sustainable laboratory solutions, offering a circular economy platform and low-carbon lab products. Founded on the principles of environmental responsibility, Polycarbin assists research institutions, biotech companies, and laboratories in achieving their sustainability goals while advancing scientific discovery. Polycarbin is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area.
About Labcon
Labcon is the world’s leading producer of low carbon laboratory disposables and was the first to incorporate renewable materials and reusable features into their products. Labcon’s focus on sustainable solutions for laboratories dates back to 1994 with the introduction of the first low carbon products. A UL-Certified ISO 9001:2015 company; Labcon North America is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area.
