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Lab's Sustainability Goals
The Environmental Impact of Lab Water Purification
Water purification in laboratories is a resource-intensive process as water systems require water, electricity and consumables to make them run. In fact, we’ve calculated that about 80% of the Global Warming Potential of a lab water purification system occurs during system use.*
Milli-Q®Water Purification Systems for More Sustainable Science
To reduce the environmental impact of water purification in the lab, our engineers and product developers are actively working to make Milli-Q® water systems and processes more sustainable. Today, our innovative systems and purification technologies have been Designed for Sustainability. This means they can help your lab reduce its environmental footprint by:
*Life cycle assessment performed according to ISO 14040 on an Elix® 100 water purification system.
Create a Greener Lab with a More Sustainable Water System
Here are just some of the ways that Milli-Q® Lab Water Solutions can make your every day a more sustainable day:
Reduced chemical waste. Elix® EDI technology eliminates the need for hazardous chemical regeneration procedures and associated waste. You’ll also avoid the need for conditioning cartridges and replacement resins.
Reduced plastic use. Our newest benchtop systems are more compact and lighter vs. previous generation systems.
Reduced end-of-life impact. New Drain cap purges water from exhausted cartridges, reducing cartridge weight prior to disposal by up to 35%.
More sustainable packaging. As part our SMASH Packaging Plan, Milli-Q® IQ, IX and EQ systems, PODs and cartridges are now being sent to you in:
- 100% recycled cardboard with sustainable forestry certification
- Protective inserts made of bio-based PE, or PE with at least 50% recycled content
- New cartridge kits that reduce packaging weight and volume by up to 51% and 45%, respectively
Paperless Data & System Management
MyMilli-Q™ digital services makes it possible to effectively manage your water system and its data without ever needing to print.
Remote System Support
MyMilli-Q™ Remote Care supports online diagnostics and can allow for remote repairs, avoiding the need for a service visit.
Discover Our Greener Alternative Products
As part of our Design for Sustainability (DfS) approach to product development, the most recent generation of Milli-Q® system, PODs and cartridges were developed to have a reduced environmental impact in key areas such as energy, water, waste and packaging.
As a result of these efforts, Milli-Q® IQ 7000 / 7003 / 7005 / 7010 / 7015 and Milli-Q® IX 7003 / 7005 / 7010 / 7015 systems are identified as Greener Alternative Products thanks to these sustainability characteristics:
- Consume less electricity over their lifetime
- Consume less water over their lifetime
- Use less plastic
- Eliminate mercury handling
- Greener packaging
We invite you to look for the Greener Alternative Product icon and review each system’s DfS Scorecard (by following the links above) to support you in making more greener purchasing decisions.
- Read more about the sustainability criteria that Greener Alternative Products must fulfill.
- See our full portfolio of Greener Alternative Products.
GREENER ALTERNATIVE WATER SOLUTIONS
Water Purification Systems
Water Purification Kits & Cartridges
Scientists’ Choice Award for Sustainable Lab Product of the Year
Scientists worldwide have recognized the Milli-Q® IQ 7003/05/10/15 water purification system as having made an impact on laboratory sustainability. This innovative system was voted as SelectScience®’s Sustainable Product of the Year in the 2022 Scientists' Choice Awards sustainable product design category.
The Milli-Q® IQ 7003/05/10/15 system helps researchers eliminate toxic substances, save energy, and reduce waste including a more compact design compared to our previous generation of systems. It is the first and only mercury-free tap-to-ultrapure water system with built-in ech2o® UV lamps for the photooxidation of organic contaminants and inactivation of bacteria.
Find Support in Creating a Greener Lab
Contact us to discuss how we can support your lab to advance towards greater sustainability and to learn more about our greener water purification solutions.
Visit our Corporate Responsibility page to learn more about our programs for more sustainable science.
Download our brochure "Sustainability and Milli-Q® Lab Water Solutions" for more information on we can support your lab’s sustainability goals.
Related Resources
- Milli-Q® IQ 7003/05/10/15 Ultrapure & Pure Lab Water Purification System
Milli-Q® IQ 7003/05/10/15 lab water systems provide consistent-quality Type 1 and Type 2 water, are intuitive to use, and can support your lab's sustainability goals.
- Brochure: Milli-Q® IQ 7000 Ultrapure Water System
Discover an ultrapure lab water system designed with you in mind. Intelligent, intuitive and connected, the Milli-Q® IQ 7000 system will simplify the way you work in the lab.
- Brochure: Milli-Q® IQ 7003-05-10-15 Ultrapure & Pure Water Systems
The new Milli-Q® tap-to-ultrapure system series is a fully-integrated lab water solution designed to exceed your most demanding expectations.
- Milli-Q® IX Pure Lab Water System
Type 2 pure water from tap. Milli-Q® IX systems are compact, offers 4 flow rates, 3 tank sizes, and quality monitoring directly on the dispenser’s touchscreen interface.
- Milli-Q® HX 7000 SD Connected, All-in-One Water Purification Systems
Purify, store, distribute, monitor and control your type 2 pure water entirely from the new Milli-Q® HX 7000 SD series of systems. Milli-Q® HX 7000 SD all-in-one purification systems are designed to deliver the highest quality pure water in a complete, compact and fully customizable format.
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