Planet-Safe Culture Dishes and Microplates Receive My Green Lab ACT Labels
Press Release | 10/15/2024
Diversified Biotech Inc., a global leader in laboratory labeling solutions and innovative products designed to aid life science researchers, proudly announces the first group of Planet-Safe® labware, including 100mm Cell Culture Dishes, 96-Well Cell Culture Microplates and Weighing Boats, has earned the Accountability, Consistency and Transparency (ACT) label from My Green Lab, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a culture of sustainability in science.
Planet-Safe® is a 100% plant-based alternative to petroleum-based labware that is: commercially compostable, petroleum-free, safe for incineration, and generates an 83% lower carbon footprint than polystyrene. Planet-Safe® Labware is made from polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-resin derived by extracting starch from sugarcane. All Planet-Safe®resin is supplied by TotalEnergies Corbion, a technology leader in PLA and lactide monomers focused on maintaining a sustainable supply chain, a partner that reflects Diversified Biotech’s commitment to socially responsible business practices. Sugarcane used to make Planet-Safe® is certified by Bonsucro, the global sustainability platform for sugarcane, ensuring a commitment to: lower water use, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower use of fertilizers, and exceptional social equity.
Disposal of Planet-Safe® labware reduces environmental impact in all scenarios when compared to petroleum-based counterparts. Planet-Safe® branded products are ASTM D6400 certified to fully compost in an industrial composting facility and ASTM D6002 certified non-phytotoxic once composted. When incineration of lab waste is required, the composition of Planet-Safe® will not release harmful compounds into the atmosphere. In circumstances where landfill disposal is necessary, due to its plant-based nature, the amount of CO2 sequestered in each unit and not released into the atmosphere, provides an environmental benefit over traditional labware.
In addition to these environmental benefits, the Planet-Safe® PLA surface exhibits enhanced cellular adhesion characteristics that eliminates the need for additional surface coatings. Studies testing cell adhesion have shown that when seeded at that same rate, a Planet-Safe® surface will, on average, contain 42% more cells than a typical TC-Treated surface after 24 hours. When comparing cell growth between the same surfaces, both cell growth rate and cellular morphology are indistinguishable.
Currently the following items have ACT labels:
About Diversified Biotech Inc.
Founded in 1984, Diversified Biotech Inc. has focused on developing innovative solutions for the life science research industry including cryogenic and freezer labels for laboratory consumables such as Cryo-Tags®, Tough-Tags® and Tough-Spots®. In addition, Diversified Biotech Inc. designs unique products to ease the daily burden of researchers. Expertise in various materials was leveraged to commercialize the first patented plant-based cell cultureware (Planet-Safe®).
About the ACT Label
The ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label was designed to address the need of both scientists and procurement specialists for clear, third-party verified information about the environmental impact of laboratory products. By emphasizing Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life, ACT makes it easy to choose more sustainable products. ACT-labeled products are independently audited by SMS Collaborative, LLC (SMSC) and published by My Green Lab.
Planet-Safe® is a 100% plant-based alternative to petroleum-based labware that is: commercially compostable, petroleum-free, safe for incineration, and generates an 83% lower carbon footprint than polystyrene. Planet-Safe® Labware is made from polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-resin derived by extracting starch from sugarcane. All Planet-Safe®resin is supplied by TotalEnergies Corbion, a technology leader in PLA and lactide monomers focused on maintaining a sustainable supply chain, a partner that reflects Diversified Biotech’s commitment to socially responsible business practices. Sugarcane used to make Planet-Safe® is certified by Bonsucro, the global sustainability platform for sugarcane, ensuring a commitment to: lower water use, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower use of fertilizers, and exceptional social equity.
Disposal of Planet-Safe® labware reduces environmental impact in all scenarios when compared to petroleum-based counterparts. Planet-Safe® branded products are ASTM D6400 certified to fully compost in an industrial composting facility and ASTM D6002 certified non-phytotoxic once composted. When incineration of lab waste is required, the composition of Planet-Safe® will not release harmful compounds into the atmosphere. In circumstances where landfill disposal is necessary, due to its plant-based nature, the amount of CO2 sequestered in each unit and not released into the atmosphere, provides an environmental benefit over traditional labware.
In addition to these environmental benefits, the Planet-Safe® PLA surface exhibits enhanced cellular adhesion characteristics that eliminates the need for additional surface coatings. Studies testing cell adhesion have shown that when seeded at that same rate, a Planet-Safe® surface will, on average, contain 42% more cells than a typical TC-Treated surface after 24 hours. When comparing cell growth between the same surfaces, both cell growth rate and cellular morphology are indistinguishable.
Currently the following items have ACT labels:
- 96-Well F-Bottom Cell Culture Microplates
- 96-Well U-Bottom Cell Culture Microplates
- 100mm Petri Dishes
- 100mm Cell Culture Dishes
- 3.6" x 3.6" Weigh Boats
About Diversified Biotech Inc.
Founded in 1984, Diversified Biotech Inc. has focused on developing innovative solutions for the life science research industry including cryogenic and freezer labels for laboratory consumables such as Cryo-Tags®, Tough-Tags® and Tough-Spots®. In addition, Diversified Biotech Inc. designs unique products to ease the daily burden of researchers. Expertise in various materials was leveraged to commercialize the first patented plant-based cell cultureware (Planet-Safe®).
About the ACT Label
The ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label was designed to address the need of both scientists and procurement specialists for clear, third-party verified information about the environmental impact of laboratory products. By emphasizing Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life, ACT makes it easy to choose more sustainable products. ACT-labeled products are independently audited by SMS Collaborative, LLC (SMSC) and published by My Green Lab.
Planet-Safe Sustainable Labware Wins BWB Sustainability Initiative Award
Press Release | 10/15/2024
On September 23 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Diversified Biotech Inc. was honored to receive the 2024 Biotech Week Boston Sustainability Initiative Award for Planet-Safe® Sustainable Labware. BioProcess International hosted the awards ceremony which highlighted and celebrated some of the best achievements from the previous year. From the organizers:
About Diversified Biotech Inc.
Founded in 1984, Diversified Biotech Inc. has focused on developing innovative solutions for the life science research industry including cryogenic and freezer labels for laboratory consumables such as Cryo-Tags®, Tough-Tags® and Tough-Spots®. In addition, Diversified Biotech Inc. designs unique products to ease the daily burden of researchers. Expertise in various materials was leveraged to commercialize the first patented plant-based cell cultureware (Planet-Safe®).
About BioProcess International
BioProcess International™ is a monthly, controlled-circulation magazine devoted to the development, scale-up, and manufacture of biotherapeutics and biodiagnostics. Each issue provides the global industrial biotherapeutic community with up-to-date, peer-reviewed information detailing the business, politics, ethics, applications, products, and services required to successfully drive biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biodiagnostics through the development and manufacturing process.
The Sustainability Initiative award recognizes the company that best embodies the spirit of ESG through a conscious effort to improve its environmental impact through policy, training, and innovation. To be considered, an organization must show commitment to the welfare of the planet by prioritizing its carbon-footprint reduction and by embedding environmentally conscious thinking into its company culture.
On hand to receive the award were CEO Mark Fins, VP of Business & Product Development Greg Kwak and Director of Client Initiatives & Product Management Virginia Hickey. Editor in Chief of BioProcess International Cheryl Scott explained that judges recognized the important role Planet-Safe® plays in addressing the problem of single-use-plastic waste generated by the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. She sited the 83% lower carbon footprint resulting from the utilization of plant-based material and sustainable cultivation.About Diversified Biotech Inc.
Founded in 1984, Diversified Biotech Inc. has focused on developing innovative solutions for the life science research industry including cryogenic and freezer labels for laboratory consumables such as Cryo-Tags®, Tough-Tags® and Tough-Spots®. In addition, Diversified Biotech Inc. designs unique products to ease the daily burden of researchers. Expertise in various materials was leveraged to commercialize the first patented plant-based cell cultureware (Planet-Safe®).
About BioProcess International
BioProcess International™ is a monthly, controlled-circulation magazine devoted to the development, scale-up, and manufacture of biotherapeutics and biodiagnostics. Each issue provides the global industrial biotherapeutic community with up-to-date, peer-reviewed information detailing the business, politics, ethics, applications, products, and services required to successfully drive biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biodiagnostics through the development and manufacturing process.