thermo scientific matrix 1.4 ml 2d tubes, pp (3792) US/EU/UK
Additional Information about Thermo Scientific Matrix 1.4 mL 2D Tubes, PP (3792) US/EU/UK
Manufacturing Impact Reduction
This category evaluates the steps that Thermo Scientific has taken to reduce energy consumption, water consumption, and/or waste generation at the manufacturing facility at which the Thermo Scientific product is made. The score of 6 in this category reflects Thermo Scientific's efforts to reduce energy consumption at the facility.
Renewable Energy Use
The Rochester, NY manufacturing facility which produces the Thermo Scientific Matrix Tubes participates in a program through which they are able to purchase hydro-electric renewable energy.
Responsible Chemical Management
The score of 1 in this category reflects proof of an Environmental Health and Safety program, and verification that the Thermo Scientific Matrix Tubes do not contain CMRs, PBTs, GHS Category 1 Hazards, GS BM-1 chemicals, GS LT-1 chemicals, or red list chemicals.
Shipping Impact
None.
Product Content
The product does not contain any sustainable content.
Packaging Content
The product is packaged in a graphic inner box, a corrugate outer box, and a plastic bag. The packaging contains between 0-50% recycled content.
Energy Consumption
The product does not consume any energy in its use phase.
Water Consumption
The product does not consume any water in its use phase.
Lifetime Rating
A portion of the products are disposable with a short use phase, and a portion of the products are disposable with a long use phase.
Packaging End-of-Life
None.
Product End-of-Life
The Thermo Scientific products are made from polypropylene (PP) and nylon. In the US, the PP is recyclable but the infrastructure is not readily available, and the nylon is not recyclable. In the EU and UK, the plastic materials are either sent to a waste-to-energy facility or are recycled, depending on the specific market. Further, Thermo Scientific provides its customers with instructions on how to properly dispose of the product materials at their end-of-life.
This category evaluates the steps that Thermo Scientific has taken to reduce energy consumption, water consumption, and/or waste generation at the manufacturing facility at which the Thermo Scientific product is made. The score of 6 in this category reflects Thermo Scientific's efforts to reduce energy consumption at the facility.
Renewable Energy Use
The Rochester, NY manufacturing facility which produces the Thermo Scientific Matrix Tubes participates in a program through which they are able to purchase hydro-electric renewable energy.
Responsible Chemical Management
The score of 1 in this category reflects proof of an Environmental Health and Safety program, and verification that the Thermo Scientific Matrix Tubes do not contain CMRs, PBTs, GHS Category 1 Hazards, GS BM-1 chemicals, GS LT-1 chemicals, or red list chemicals.
Shipping Impact
None.
Product Content
The product does not contain any sustainable content.
Packaging Content
The product is packaged in a graphic inner box, a corrugate outer box, and a plastic bag. The packaging contains between 0-50% recycled content.
Energy Consumption
The product does not consume any energy in its use phase.
Water Consumption
The product does not consume any water in its use phase.
Lifetime Rating
A portion of the products are disposable with a short use phase, and a portion of the products are disposable with a long use phase.
Packaging End-of-Life
None.
Product End-of-Life
The Thermo Scientific products are made from polypropylene (PP) and nylon. In the US, the PP is recyclable but the infrastructure is not readily available, and the nylon is not recyclable. In the EU and UK, the plastic materials are either sent to a waste-to-energy facility or are recycled, depending on the specific market. Further, Thermo Scientific provides its customers with instructions on how to properly dispose of the product materials at their end-of-life.