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Recycled Packaging in the Laboratory: Genuine Sustainability Without Compromising Quality or Safety
14 de July de 2026Sustainability has become an increasingly important criterion in the scientific and industrial sectors. Laboratories, research centres and companies in the pharmaceutical and quality control fields are seeking to reduce their environmental impact without compromising product safety, quality or operational efficiency.
In this context, recycled packaging now plays a strategic role. Scharlab has completed the full transition from virgin plastic bags to recycled packaging made from 100% recycled plastic across all its shipments.
This decision combines sustainability, innovation and technical excellence, delivering a measurable environmental impact that aligns with the company’s continuous improvement strategy.
The impact of recycled packaging: 457 kg less virgin plastic per year.
The Impact of Recycled Packaging
The switch to recycled packaging reduces approximately 457 kg of virgin plastic each year.
This means avoiding the introduction of nearly half a tonne of new polymers into the supply chain, thereby reducing the environmental impact associated with our logistics processes.
It also promotes a genuine circular economy model by favouring the reuse of materials and extending their useful life within the production cycle.
Sustainability Without Compromising Laboratory Safety
In the scientific environment, sustainability only makes sense if it fully maintains quality and safety standards.
For this reason, the implementation of recycled packaging at Scharlab has been carried out while always guaranteeing:
- The integrity of the product during transport and storage
- Adequate protection against handling and logistics
- Maintenance of Scharlab’s quality standards
- The reliability required for demanding scientific and industrial applications
This change enables our customers to advance their own sustainability goals without sacrificing the safety and confidence their processes demand.
Sustainable Packaging and the Circular Economy in the Scientific Sector
Sustainability in the laboratory depends not only on the final product, but also on decisions affecting the entire supply chain.
The use of recycled packaging forms part of a broader vision based on:
- Reducing consumption of virgin raw materials
- Optimising the use of resources
- Minimising waste
- Designing more responsible processes
- Integrating circular economy principles
In sectors with high regulatory and operational requirements, moving towards sustainable solutions requires a careful balance between innovation and technical reliability.
An Initiative Integrated into Scharlab’s Sustainability Strategy
This action is part of Scharlab’s Business Plan for Prevention and Ecodesign (PEPE), through which we continuously work on process optimisation, reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability across all our activities.
Our commitment goes beyond supplying laboratory products; it also encompasses operational and logistical decisions that contribute to a more responsible model.
Added Value for Our Customers
Sustainability is now a key evaluation criterion for many procurement, quality and sustainability departments.
Choosing suppliers with genuine sustainability initiatives can deliver added value to our customers:
- Contribution to ESG objectives and sustainability policies
- Strengthening responsible corporate positioning
- Support for meeting internal environmental requirements
- Collaboration with more sustainable supply chains
An increasing number of organisations are looking for partners aligned with their environmental and corporate responsibility commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions about Recycled Packaging in Sustainable Laboratories
Do recycled packaging solutions offer the same level of safety as traditional ones?
Yes. At Scharlab, the transition has been implemented while maintaining the protection, integrity and quality standards required for the safe transport of laboratory products.
What does it mean for the packaging to be 100% recycled?
It means that the plastic material used in these bags comes entirely from recycled plastic, reducing the need for virgin raw materials.
How do recycled packaging solutions contribute to sustainability?
They help reduce the consumption of natural resources, decrease waste and promote circular economy models through material reuse.
Does this initiative affect the quality of the products shipped?
No. The change in packaging material does not compromise the quality, safety or protection of the supplied products.
Why is sustainability important in the laboratory sector?
Because laboratories and scientific environments are also part of the transition towards more responsible models, where operational efficiency and sustainability must advance together.
A More Sustainable Laboratory Is Built Through Small Decisions
The transition to recycled packaging demonstrates that even seemingly simple operational changes can generate a significant environmental impact.
At Scharlab we continue to advance towards a more sustainable model, offering sustainable chemical solutions and products that combine quality, safety, innovation and environmental responsibility.
Because building the laboratory of the future also means caring for the environment in which we work.
