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:

• 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

Planet-Safe® labware offers the life science industry a solution to the every-growing problem of single-use plastic waste by providing a plant-based replacement for organizations focused on sustainability in science. The innovative use of renewable resources, commitment to sustainable practices, and embodiment of ESG principles make Planet-Safe® a leader in the field of eco-friendly labware.

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