NEB® Launches Environmentally-friendly Monarch™ Kits

New products use significantly less plastic and recyclable packaging, while delivering best-in-class performance.

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New England Biolabs® (NEB) today announced the release of its Monarch Nucleic Acid Purification Kits. This new family of products utilizes a unique column design, as well as optimized protocols and buffer systems for robust DNA cleanup and purification of plasmid DNA.

Aligned with NEB's commitment to promoting sustainable ecological practices, Monarch kits are purposefully designed to minimize environmental impact.

"One of NEB’s founding principles is to develop state-of-the-art molecular biology reagents, while being mindful of their environmental impact," said John DeMartino, Associate Director of Business Development at NEB. "Nucleic acid purification techniques are notorious for producing large amounts of plastic waste. This was a concern we wished to address when designing our Monarch kits. Our kits use up to 44% less plastic and are packaged using responsibly-sourced, recyclable materials, which can help pave the way to a greener laboratory."

In addition to the environmental considerations, Monarch kits also offer ...

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