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Lowering the Carbon Footprint in Research Laboratories
As every research scientist knows, running a lab isn’t cheap. And laboratory research runs up costs beyond what you see on budget line-items. Labs send enormous volumes of single-use plastics […]
How Safe is Our Food and Beverage Supply?
During the summer of 2024, dozens of deadly listeria cases popped up across the United States. This raised fears and red flags for epidemiologists, and sparked a race to uncover […]
The Dangerous Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Thwack! The sound of people slapping at mosquitoes is as much a regional summertime tradition as picnics and swimming pools. But the flying bloodsuckers are rapidly becoming more than just […]
Autoclaves in Non-Healthcare Settings
Autoclaves and the need for sterilization are strongly associated with healthcare. So much so that many people presume that the only autoclaves on the market are those designed for medical […]
Why Biotech Incubators Matter
When Dr. Gary Niehaus came to Ohio in 1985, the entire region was in a slump. The so-called “Rust Belt” had lost its traditional manufacturing base, but failed to replace […]
Improving Speed and Accuracy in Our Food Safety System
In July, an Amsterdam-bound Delta Airlines flight out of Detroit was diverted to New York City after it was discovered that “a portion” of hot meals they’d served were spoiled, […]
Corporate Greenwashing: Are You Wasting Resources on “Eco-Friendly” Autoclaves?
Industry efforts to reduce our carbon footprint have spawned a lot of “sustainable” promises. All too often, these prove to be little more than sales pitches with a heavy coat […]
Improving the Sustainability Scorecard in North American Labs
At Priorclave North America, our goal is to make a difference. Specifically, we want to reduce labs’ environmental consequences—which can be startlingly high—while making it easier to get important work […]
Regulated Garbage: Regional Airports Autoclave Food Waste
Any plane that’s been out of the country must have all of its contents inspected every time it comes back to a US airport. That includes what’s in the trash […]
Top 5 Reasons You Might Choose Vacuum Features on Your New Autoclave
Not all autoclaves include vacuum features, because not every lab needs them. There’s no value in having a feature you never use, which still might break and force your entire […]
What Water is Best for My Autoclave?
With increasing federal demands and support, many U.S. cities and public water systems are addressing water quality issues in their communities with major infrastructure projects. This is so important; keeping […]