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Shimadzu Corporation, a leader in innovative mass spectrometry solutions, is proud to announce that our entire family of benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometers, the MALDI-8000 series, has received the prestigious ACT Ecolabel from My Green Lab. This certification underscores our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in scientific research and laboratory practices.

ACT provides clarity in choosing more sustainable products due to the independent rigorous auditing process based on Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT) around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life. 

"We are thrilled to receive the My Green Lab ACT Ecolabels for our benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer products, it is part of the mission statement of Shimadzu to improve society with technology whilst showing responsibility to the environment," said Norio Mukai, the MD of Kratos Analytical Ltd., part of the Shimadzu Group. "This achievement reflects our dedication to providing cutting-edge scientific tools that support both high-quality research and environmental stewardship."

"The ACT Ecolabel provides lab product users with independently verified data on the environmental impact of their purchases, empowering them to make informed choices," said Raj Patey, Business Development Director at Impact Laboratories, a subsidiary of My Green Lab. "Shimadzu’s step in the MALDI-TOF MS sector further strengthens the industry's ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation in laboratory equipment. This achievement underscores the importance of prioritizing environmental responsibility alongside scientific advancement, setting an example for continued progress in the field.”

Key sustainability features of our MALDI-8000 series MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometers, as verified by the ACT certification, include:

• Energy Efficiency: Designed to lower the carbon footprint of your laboratory operations, with the total energy consumption under typical use case of about 4.6 kWh per day.
• Waste Reduction: Compared to previous products, there has been significant dematerialization of nearly 75% by weight, to minimize hazardous waste production.
• Sustainable Materials: The product and packaging are composed almost entirely of readily recyclable materials.

With this ACT Ecolabel, Shimadzu demonstrates its commitment to transparency and reducing the environmental impact of its product solutions for the scientific community. We remain committed to advancing research while protecting our planet for future generations.

For more information about our ACT Ecolabel certified MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer products, please visit your local Shimadzu distributor, or scan the QR code below to see the products on the ACT database:

The ACT Ecolabel from My Green Lab shows the environmental impact of the MALDI-8000 series products, which includes the MALDI-8020 EasyCare, MALDI-8030 EasyCare, MALDI-8020 and MALDI-8030. 

 

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