November Spotlight on Sustainability: Eppendorf Centrifuge 5910 Ri

This month's spotlight on sustainability falls on the Eppendorf Centrifuge 5910 Ri. This device is an advanced, energy-efficient centrifuge designed for high-performance laboratories. Awarded with a 4 out of 5 Sustainability Attributes, this device is the ideal choice for lab professionals committed to both precision and sustainability. Discover more about this exceptional product below!

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SLS achieves EcoVadis Gold, demonstrating commitment to sustainability excellence

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the EcoVadis Gold rating, lifting our accreditation from last year’s Bronze award. This places us in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally (specifically the 96th percentile) and stands as a testament to our ongoing commitment to more sustainable practices across the business.

October Spotlight on Sustainability: Biotix 200μL Pipette Tips - Reload Towers

This month's spotlight on sustainability falls on the Biotix 200μL Pipette Tips - Reload Towers. These advanced tips enhance the performance of universal pipettes with their innovative FlexFit sealing technology, which ensures a robust seal with reduced insertion and ejection forces. Recognised for its environmentally conscious product design, the Biotix 200μL Pipette Tips have earned two sustainability awards: Sustainable Raw Material Award and Sustainable Distribution & Packaging Award, making them a standout choice in laboratory supplies.

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Black History Month: Honouring the Legacy of Frederick Douglass

This Black History Month, we invite you to join us in celebrating the extraordinary life of Frederick Douglass. Born into the harsh reality of enslavement in 1818, Douglass’ story is one of incredible courage and perseverance, becoming a powerful symbol of hope and change. One of our valued partners, Newcastle University, has a long history of celebrating his legacy, having built a learning centre in Douglass' name as a testament to social justice.

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10 Reasons to Choose a Pipetting Robot from Eppendorf

Reformatting, plate multiplication, aliquoting, pooling, cherry picking, dilution curves or normalisation – the daily business in labs. Honestly, tiring and often frustrating procedures: time-consuming, non-ergonomic, error-prone. In times of standardization, where efficiency, throughput, reproducibility and a responsible use of resources are mandatory, it's worth taking the step forward and thinking about automation. Let us show you why!

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How to Reduce the Risk of RSI in 384-well Applications with Eppendorf

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can occur if the same physical movement, such as pipetting, is repeated over a long period of time. Depending on the instrument used, when filling 384 well plates with liquid, the arm must be moved repeatedly, in the worst case up to 384 times, between the liquid container and the plate itself.

Learn from Eppendorf experts how to reduce the number of arm movements to help minimise the risk of RSI.

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Rapid and Reliable Mpox Detection with Primerdesign's qPCR Kit

In recent years, the global health landscape has faced unprecedented challenges with emerging infectious diseases, including the resurgence of mpox. Early and accurate detection is critical in managing outbreaks, preventing widespread transmission, and ensuring effective public health responses. Primerdesign is at the forefront of this effort, offering a state-of-the-art Mpox qPCR Detection Kit that delivers the precision and reliability you need.

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Happy International Day of Charity!

At SLS, we believe in the power of giving back. That’s why we are dedicated to supporting charities within our local community and actively encourage our employees to make a meaningful impact. Check out what we’ve been up to this year.

September Spotlight on Sustainability: LEEC P190 CO2 Incubator

This month's spotlight on sustainability falls on the LEEC P190 Culture Safe Precision CO2 Incubator. Engineered for superior durability and contamination resistance, this device features a fully sealed, electro-polished, deep-drawn chamber made from high-grade 304 stainless steel. Awarded with a perfect 5 out of 5 Sustainability Attributes, this incubator is the ideal choice for lab professionals committed to both precision and sustainability. Discover more about this exceptional product below!

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The Advantages of Disposable Samplers in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The pharmaceutical industry prioritises precision, safety, and efficiency to ensure that every product meets strict regulatory standards and delivers consistent, reliable results. Here are the main benefits disposable samplers offer.

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Reducing Lab Waste: 5 Techniques to Enhance Sustainability Today!

This week, we are celebrating Zero Waste Week, an annual campaign dedicated to encouraging sustainable waste management practices in the UK. Since its inception in 2008, Zero Waste Week has inspired individuals and organisations to reduce their waste footprint and adopt more sustainable habits. In line with this initiative, and in an effort to support our customers, we are thrilled to share our top tips for minimising laboratory waste.

Brand New FOCUS Brochure Out Now!

Discover the latest in laboratory innovation with the newest edition of FOCUS from SLS!

Take advantage of our fantastic special offers and get a glimpse of the newest products from top brands.

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Happy World Water Week!

This week we are observing World Water Week, an annual global event organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), which focuses on tackling the world’s most pressing water-related challenges. As a member of the UN Global Compact Network UK and a proud supporter of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this event holds great importance for SLS. 

Save Time and Money with Ecodyst Rotary Evaporators

Using a proprietary and innovative self-cooling technology, Ecodyst has revolutionised the rotovap to be more efficient, have a smaller footprint, greater output, and to be less expensive to operate. This modern smart self-cooling technology boosts productivity and prevents productivity downtime.

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The Life Cycle Assessment of a Laboratory Product. What Does It Truly Mean

You use laboratory instruments and consumables for your life science and clinical applications on a daily basis. Especially those plastic consumables, such as pipette tips, tubes and plates, which are known for their high quality and reliability, are indispensable when it comes to sound scientific work. These single-use products, however, also present challenges with respect to their environmental impact. 

Within the scope of its sustainability strategy, Eppendorf performed the life cycle analysis of the Eppendorf Tube® 5 mL, evaluating the environmental impact of this product across its entire life cycle. 

August Spotlight on Sustainability: SLS Lab Pro Unstirred Water Bath

This month's spotlight on sustainability falls on the SLS Lab Pro Unstirred Water Bath. This device is designed to provide a stable temperature environment with digital PID temperature control for maximum precision. This product has been awarded 5 out 5 possible Sustainability Attributes Awards, making it the ideal choice for lab science professionals.

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Smart Laboratory Budgeting: Six Tips for Optimising Lab Spending

A well-managed lab budget is essential to ensure smooth experiments and that the research goals are met without financial constraints. However, smart budgeting isn't solely about cost-cutting but also about efficient resource allocation.

Learn from our experts how to make your budget stretch even further, all while achieving maximum results!

Celebrating Excellence at SLS Awards Summer Party

Last week, we celebrated the annual SLS Awards Summer Party, an event dedicated to showing our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our beloved staff members. We are immensely proud of every achievement they bring to our company.

Join us in celebrating their successes and discover this year's winners!

Six Lab Sustainability Myths: Debunked

Misconceptions about lab sustainability may often cloud our judgment, stalling both progress and meaningful actions. It's essential to challenge these beliefs, question our thinking and current practices, and in doing so, adopt a more solution-oriented mindset to sustainability.

Let’s debunk six common myths about sustainability and help you foster a more environmentally friendly culture in your lab.

SLS Can Save Your Cells - Top Tips and Tricks to Aid You With Cell Viability!

Cryopreservation involves many critical factors. To help keep your cells alive, our specialists are sharing their top tips to aid you with cell viability.

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Tips for working safely with pressure in the lab

Many applications within the laboratory environment require products to be subject to pressure or vacuum conditions. But not all products are designed to withstand this. Glass apparatus that is under pressure or vacuum should only be subject to further stress, such as significant temperature changes, with extreme caution, as the individual resulting strains are additive and could readily result in failure. To guarantee optimum user safety when working with pressure in the lab, check out our expert tips below.

Inspecting Laboratory Glassware for Damage

Laboratory glassware is often subject to repeated use and while many products are designed to withstand this and don't have a specified lifespan as such, they can nevertheless be subject to stresses and general ware and tear, especially if they have been used in certain conditions.

This article explores some of the indications that might suggest a product has been damaged, how to carry out an inspection of laboratory glassware and how to dispose of damaged laboratory glassware safely.

Next Generation Growth Factors – An Endotoxin-free and Animal-free Solution for iPSC Research

Variations in endotoxin contamination can significantly impact cell viability. Even at low concentrations, endotoxins can elicit strong immune responses and induce cell stress or death, thereby compromising the consistency and reproducibility of experimental results. Explore the latest product innovations from Core Biogenesis and experience the benefits of animal-free and endotoxin-free growth factors today!

July Spotlight on Sustainability: GETINGE Lancer ULTIMA 810LX Undercounter Labware Washer

This month's spotlight on sustainability falls on the GETINGE Lancer ULTIMA 810LX Undercounter Labware Washer. The ULTIMA series under counter washers are designed to deliver reliable and repeatable cleaning of glassware and utensils while maximising valuable floor space in your laboratory. This product has been awarded 5 out 5 possible Sustainability Attributes Awards, making it the ideal choice for lab science professionals.

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Discover the Best Tools for Sample Preparation from Merck

Sample preparation is a critical step in any scientific experiment or analysis, as it lays the foundation for accurate and reliable results. From sophisticated purification systems to advanced filtration devices, Merck stands at the forefront of the field, enabling researchers to achieve optimal sample preparation outcomes.

Here are the top products commonly used for sample analysis:

SLS have now officially moved to Fairham Business Park

We are thrilled to announce that the final stage of our relocation to Fairham Business Park in Nottingham has been completed. This significant move encompasses both our state-of-the-art warehouse and our modern office facility, marking a new chapter in our company's growth and expansion.

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Achieve Reproducibility with Eppendorf

Life science laboratories often face challenges that can affect the efficiency and accuracy of their research. We're here to help you overcome these obstacles and improve your lab's performance. Here you can explore you can explore solutions that empower you to achieve consistent, reliable results.

Join us today to learn how you can make your experiments more reproducible.

June Spotlight on Sustainability: Eppendorf BioBasedTubes

This month's spotlight on sustainability falls on the Eppendorf Tubes BioBased 5mL Sterile Pyrogen DNase RNase and DNA Free. Made from 90% biobased plastic, these tubes offer reliable sample handling tools for a wide range of laboratory applications. They have been awarded 4 out of 5 sustainability attributes, making them an environmentally-conscientious choice for your lab.

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6 Ways of Reducing Spillages in the Lab

It goes without saying that spillages in the laboratory environment can cause significant problems. Most importantly, all spillages must be considered a health and safety risk in the first instance and assessed accordingly. The spilled contents themselves may be hazardous to those in the vicinity. And even if this is not the case, there is a risk that work surfaces and floors might have become slippery, resulting in further accidents if not dealt with appropriately, or nearby equipment could have been damaged.

So how can you reduce the risk of spillages occurring the lab?

The Science of Sample Preparation: Tips and Tricks for Life Science Specialists

Sample preparation is a fundamental step in life science research, where precision and accuracy are paramount. This article will provide life scientists with practical tips and tricks to streamline sample preparation process, ensuring that experiments yield reliable and reproducible results.

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How Much Should You Trust the Green Label on Your Lab Equipment?

Ever paused to wonder about your lab's role in shaping a more sustainable world? Or whether your actions pave the way for the best possible future? As it turns out, laboratories shoulder quite a hefty responsibility, accounting for 2% of global plastic waste and guzzling energy at a rate 5-10 times higher than offices or academic institutions. With such alarming statistics, sustainability can no longer be left as a ‘nice to have’.

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4 Tips for Preventing Cross Contamination in the Lab

Cross contamination in the lab can spread easily in the laboratory environment, resulting in implications for the validity of work carried out, sample integrity, as well as general health and safety.

In this blog, we explore how to avoid cross contamination of chemicals in the lab, including the clear labelling of containers and their contents and regular cleaning and sterilisation of work surfaces.

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May Spotlight on Sustainability: Grant-Bio PCMT Thermoshaker

This month's spotlight on sustainability is the Grant-Bio PCMT Thermoshaker for Microtubes/PCR Plates with Cooling. This device is a reliable tool for various laboratory applications, providing quick temperature adjustments from +4°C to +100°C and adjustable shaking speeds from 250 to 1400rpm.

This product has been awarded four out of five possible sustainability awards, including: Sustainable Raw Material Award, Sustainable Product Manufacturing Award, Sustainable Distribution & Packaging Award, as well as Sustainable Use Award.

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Building a Culture of Safety: Celebrating World Day for Health and Safety in the Workplace.

This week we commemorate World Day for Health and Safety in the Workplace. Celebrated annually on 28th April, this day serves as a global reminder of the importance of prioritising the well-being of employees in all occupational settings. This year we’ll be observing this event by turning our attention to the laboratory environment.

Read more to find out five of the most overlooked health and safety considerations in the lab.

April Spotlight on Sustainability: SLS Lab Pro PURA-Q Water Purification Integrated Dispenser

This month's spotlight on sustainability is the SLS Lab Pro PURA-Q Ultra Type 1 Water Purification Integrated Dispenser. This water purification system produces high quality water that exceeds all reagent water quality standards, perfect for cell & tissue culture, molecular biology, electrophoresis, chromatography & spectroscopy and genomic work.

This product has been awarded the Sustainable Product Manufacturing Award, Sustainable Distribution & Packaging Award, and Sustainable Use Award, based on extensive primary data evidence.

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Spectroquant® Prove Plus range of spectrophotometers for the chemical analysis of drinking water, wastewater, and process water

We're thrilled to announce that we are now able to supply the full range of Supelco photometry products. From practical pocket colorimeters to powerful lab bench spectrophotometers – the Spectroquant® range offers solutions for all water analysis requirements.

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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Insights from Recent Water Testing Failures

To commemorate World Water Day this year, we are bringing to light three notable water testing incidents from recent years. Despite the widespread attention on drinking water concerns in developing nations, these incidents occurred in developed countries equipped with the latest skills and technology, where quality assurance should have prevented these unfortunate events.

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Revolutionising iPSC Culture with FGF-2 STAB® from Core Biogenesis

Human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are pivotal in disease modelling and therapy development, yet challenges in their cultivation persist, prompting researchers to seek more efficient and cost-effective techniques.

A breakthrough study now introduces FGF-2 STAB®, the thermostable version of FGF-2, as a promising solution to revolutionise iPSC culture maintenance.

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March Spotlight on Sustainability: BRAND Dispensette S Analog-adjustable

This month's spotlight on sustainability is BRAND Dispensette S Analog-adjustable without recirculation valve 10- 100mL. The Dispensette® S bottle top dispenser from BRAND is your reliable solution for safe and efficient handling of solvents, acids, alkalis, and saline solutions, including concentrated bases and acids like H3PO4 and H2SO4.

This product has been awarded both the Sustainable Product Manufacturing Award and Sustainable Distribution & Packaging Award, based on extensive primary data evidence from our suppliers.

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Enhance Your Sample Journey with Eppendorf

Sample handling is key to your success. You invest your time, money, expertise, and effort into each sample. It’s only natural that you care about your results. Let’s work together to minimise risk and maximise your performance; it’s our passion to help you to tackle the challenges in your lab.

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Eppendorf EpMotion® Automated Liquid Handling Systems – Supplied by SLS

Traditionally, manual pipetting is a common laboratory activity, yet it presents an array of challenges: it is time-consuming, poses a risk of repetitive strain injuries, and introduces a potential source of variability in experimental results. The epMotion® systems, mitigate these issues thereby affording scientists the liberty to delve deeper into innovative and meaningful research work.

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3 Heavy Energy Drainers in Your Laboratory: Steps Towards Lab Efficiency

Laboratories are vibrant spaces for discovery, experimentation, and constant progress. However, they are also notorious for using an unimaginable amount of energy. High energy consumption not only strains budgets but also can have a negative impact on the environment.

Let's uncover three of the biggest energy drainers in your lab and identify simple steps that will transform your lab into an eco-conscious and much more efficient space.

New in Lab Sustainability! Corning's EcoChoice Programme

Corning Life Sciences has placed sustainability at the forefront in the design of their EcoChoice product range. Adhering to FTC guidelines, these products are manufactured, packaged, and distributed with a keen focus on minimising environmental impact.

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Six Ways to Increase Sustainability in Your Research Lab

As the global community continues to tackle environmental challenges, scientists have become increasingly aware of the need to implement sustainable practices in research laboratories. Due to the resource-intensive and energy-consuming nature of their operations, laboratories need to address sustainability concerns by taking specific steps to minimise their environmental impact.

Here we share some of our top recommendations for labs looking to reduce their impact on the environment.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, we celebrate the significance of female representation in STEM, shining a spotlight on achievements, big and small, that inspire future generations of female scientists to dream boldly and challenge stereotypes in the field.

Discover our top 10 favourite female scientists on social media, each inspiring future generations and making STEM careers more achievable for girls and women worldwide.

February Star Buy: CHEMGENE MedLab Multi-Surface Disinfectant Concentrate Un-Fragranced

This month star buy is CHEMGENE MedLab Multi-Surface Disinfectant Concentrate Un-Fragranced - 5L. The combination of active substances in CHEMGENE ensure that equipment and instruments can be routinely cleaned and disinfected to a consistently high standard, with less risk of antimicrobial resistance. 

This versatile solution can be easily diluted to 1% for general cleaning and disinfection, or to 10% for use in high-risk areas and instances of bodily fluid spillages.

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Sustainability Attributes Are Now Live!

At SLS, we aim to provide you with comprehensive information about the products we sell and enable you to make the most well-informed choices as possible. In an effort to increase the transparency of our product range, we have recently introduced a new website feature, under the name of Sustainability Attributes, that offers clear, specific information based on evidence from suppliers, covering the entire product lifecycle. 

Click below to learn how our sustainability attributes can empower you to make informed choices in line with your lab or organisation's sustainability goals.

Take Part In Our Website Survey And Join The Prize Draw

This January we're on a mission to improve your online shopping experience. Take a moment to fill out our website survey, tell us what features you love, what we can improve, or any other ideas you have in mind. As a token of our gratitude, you'll automatically be entered into our prize draw for the chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

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We're Excited to Announce that Meggin Shevill Has Been Appointed to the SLS Board of Directors

It gives us great pleasure to announce that Meggin Shevill has been appointed to the Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) Board of Directors. Meggin takes on the role of Customer Service Director working closely alongside the SLS Board of Directors.

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