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Five Ways Packages Are Getting Greener at MilliporeSigma
Five Ways Packages Are Getting Greener at MilliporeSigma
Published 07-12-24
Submitted by MilliporeSigma
From replacing non-recyclable packing peanuts with biodegradable alternatives to downsizing packaging material, engineers at MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, are improving the sustainability of packaging without compromising safety and quality. And that’s important with a portfolio of over 300,000 products and approximately 50,000 shipments dispatched daily.
Each sustainable packaging project aligns with the organization’s SMASH Packaging plan, which works toward more sustainable packaging for new and existing products. So far, these projects combined avoid more than 400 metric tons of packaging materials annually.
To learn more about five of these innovative packaging solutions, read the full article on MilliporeSigma’s website.
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We holistically integrate sustainability throughout our own operations and across suppliers, reducing the impact of scientific research globally and exceeding customer expectations.
The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 26,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.
Around 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.2 billion in 65 countries.
The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit www.emdgroup.com.
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