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200 µl TipOne® Tip, NaturalOptions available Volume: 200 µl Color: Naturalfrom 16,50 € instead of 16,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
200 µl graduated TipOne® Filter Tip, Natural (sterile)Options available Volume: 200 µl Color: Naturalfrom 72,00 € instead of 72,00 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
200 µl Bevelled TipOne® Tip, NaturalOptions available Volume: 200 µl Color: Naturalfrom 16,00 € instead of 16,00 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
200 µl TipOne® Tip, YellowOptions available Volume: 200 µl Color: Yellowfrom 17,50 € instead of 17,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
200 µl Bevelled TipOne® Tip, YellowOptions available Volume: 200 µl Color: Yellowfrom 16,50 € instead of 16,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
300 µl graduated TipOne® Tip, NaturalOptions available Volume: 300 µl Color: Naturalfrom 25,00 € instead of 25,00 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
300 µl graduated TipOne® Filter Tip, Natural (sterile)Options available Volume: 300 µl Color: Naturalfrom 86,00 € instead of 86,00 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
1,000 µl TipOne® Filter Tip, Natural (sterile)Options available Volume: 1000 µl Color: Naturalfrom 91,50 € instead of 91,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
1,000 µl graduated TipOne® Tip, NaturalOptions available Volume: 1000 µl Color: Naturalfrom 19,50 € instead of 19,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
1,000 µl XL graduated TipOne® Filter Tip, Natural (sterile)Options available Volume: 1000 µl Color: Naturalfrom 89,00 € instead of 89,00 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
1,000 µl graduated TipOne® Tip, BlueOptions available Volume: 1000 µl Color: Bluefrom 20,50 € instead of 20,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping] -
1.25 ml XL graduated TipOne® Tip, NaturalOptions available Volume: 1.25 ml Color: Naturalfrom 27,50 € instead of 27,50 € List price shown. [*plus VAT and shipping]
We are closing the loop!
We are thrilled that we have closed the material loop with our unique TipOne® recycling service. Because all TipOne® system components are made from polypropylene (PP), our service allows high quality recycling of returned TipOne® plastic.
As of January 2025, TipOne® racks made in Germany include post-consumer recyclate collected by our customers using the TipOne® recycling service.
Why is closed-loop recycling a game changer?
- keeps material in the production cycle, reducing the need for new raw material
- thus reducing raw material use, and conserving natural resources
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Using recycled PP lowers CO2 emissions, compared to the use of virgin PP
Together with our eco-conscious customers using the TipOne® recycling service, we're paving the way to a sustainable future.
This achievement is the result of a decade-long dedication. Below can dive into the step taken to make closed-loop recycling possible.
The TipOne® closed-loop recycling service is currently available in Germany, Austria, France, Italy and UK only. However, some international dealers of Starlab products offer their own recycling services for polypropylene. To find out where, click the link below:
Our journey to closing loop.
Jul-25: TipOne® racks containing post-consumer TipOne® recyclate in the base are now on sale! TipOne® racks made in Germany are easily identified by the new-look shelf box which boasts a design that uses a lot less ink, and has labels made from recycled paper.
Jan-25: We have closed the recycling loop! TipOne® racks* made in Germany are made entirely from recycled plastic, including 75% post-consumer recyclate collected by customers using the TipOne® recycling service, in the rack's base.
*excluding wafer
Jan-25: TipOne® production in Germany begins, marking the start of the transition of moving TipOne® manufacturing from USA to Germany. The manufacturing move to Europe will lower our transport emissions.
Nov-24: Starlab receives the industry's first research allowance for sustainable recycling. The allowance honours our years of development work in the field of sustainable laboratory waste management. This confirms our path towards closed loop cycles for laboratory matrial.
Jun-24: Manufacturing racks with 25% recycled plastic in the base begins.
(Applies to all racks made in USA, June 2024 onwards.)
Jul-23: Manufacturing the clear polypropylene system components of TipOne® refills from 100% recycled plastic begins.
(Applies to all refill top and bottom shells and spacers, manufactured from July 2023 onwards.)
2021: TipOne® recycling service in partnership with REMONDIS begins, with long-term aim to reuse the plastic in our own manufactured products.
2016: First new TipOne® Sterile refills available, providing a plastic saving of 63% compared to the racked equivalent. (1000µl & 1250µl volumes provide 53% saving).
2015: Designed for recycling! All system components now made from polypropylene, and all paper labels removed. The TipOne® system was redesigned with closed-loop recycling in mind.
2015:Redesigned to save more plastic! The redesign provided a new look, and also reduced overall plastic use whilst maintaining quality. The new TipOne® racks acheive a 6% raw material reduction compared to the old-style racks.
2013: New pipette tips. Reduced raw material use for their manufacture compared to the equivalent older tips, without compromise to tip fit or quality.
1998: TipOne® is born. A pipette tip system designed to save plastic waste with its reusable rack and the first, easy to use refill system available on the market.
Why choose TipOne®
TipOne® tips are more than just pieces of plastic; they are the foundation of accurate and precise scientific research.
Quality and precision you can trust
Starlab understands that the quality of your pipette tip is crucial for your experiments. Our expertise in design and injection moulding ensures that you get high-quality pipette tips every time, without compromise.
One tip fits all!
TipOne® pipette tips are engineered to fit all popular pipettes, ensuring no loss of accuracy or precision. The universal tip fit, alongside a commitment to reducing plastic waste, is why TipOne is the go-to choice for scientists who demand reliable performance and sustainable solutions.
Please note: Video created prior to July 2023
A system, with a system!
TipOne® is a complete system that offers a range of pack types to suite all pipetting needs. TipOne® tips are available in volume 10µl to 1250µl across all pack types, including sterile and filter tip options.
See our overview which provides an easy to follow table showing all TipOne® tips and the pack types avaialable.
TipOne® resources
FAQs
Q: Why is closed-loop recycling better than regular recycling?
A: While all recycling helps reduce waste, closed-loop recycling goes further by keeping materials at the same quality and reusing them in the same products. This creates a sustainable cycle (that reduces the need for new raw materials, and lowers the carbon footprint) because high-quality recycled PP is used again and again for the same high-quality products.
Q: What happens if recycling collection targets are not met?
A: Starlab maintains a backup inventory to ensure production continues smoothly. However, successful closed-loop recycling does rely on participation from everyone—Starlab, our customers, and our recycling partner—to keep a steady supply of material.
Q: Is closed-loop recycling better than using bioplastics?
A: Closed-loop recycling and bioplastics are both sustainable options, but they work differently. Bioplastics turn waste (like used frying fat) into new materials, while closed-loop recycling keeps existing materials in use through a circular economy. Both approaches help reduce CO₂ emissions, but in different ways.
Q: Why is recycled plastic from a different source used for the transparent, refill components?
A: The TipOne® plastic we collect and recycle, is a mix of coloured (eg. blue rack base, yellow, red, blue, green tip wafers) and transparent PP (eg. refill packaging, rack lid). This isn’t suitable for making clear parts: transparent components require recyclate made only from transparent PP.
Q: What percentage of TipOne® recyclate is currently used for the TipOne® racks made in Germany?
A: The racks made in Germany are made entirely from recycled plastic. The rack base contains 75% TipOne® recyclate: so the 25% other material in the base, and the lid, is made with the recyclate 'from a different source'.