Pipette Tips Sustainable Practices
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- Tips are normally made of #5 plastic (polypropylene)
- Recycling Tips is not practical in Malawi
Options/Ideas
1.Reusing pipette tips boxes to avoid plastic waste (requires autoclave) Link
Buying tips in bulk Refiling boxes Autoclaving
- requires autoclave availability
- extra work to do
- saves money
- reduces waste
2. Tip Cleaning Machine:
Link 1
Link 2
Small System – Cleans 6-8 racks of pipettes/ hour or (a rack every 6 minutes) Does not use heat Pipettes can be reused multiple times Personal soap mixture can be used Produces non-toxic waste BUT requires their special neutralizing buffer
- Price is unknown – Worrying
- Looks like a new product and might be expensive
3. Washing Tips