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Sustainability at the Heart of Sterilisation: The Labclave-L Sustainable Laboratory Autoclave and LTE’s Ongoing Environmental Commitment
At LTE Scientific, sustainability isn’t an afterthought, it’s a key principle guiding how we design, manufacture, and operate. With increasing environmental responsibilities placed on laboratories and healthcare facilities, it’s vital that essential equipment like autoclaves support greener working practices. That’s exactly what the new Labclave-L Series delivers, a sustainable laboratory autoclave designed with both performance and planet in mind.
Eco-Friendly Autoclave Design
The Labclave-L Series has been developed from the ground up to reduce environmental impact throughout its life cycle. Starting with responsible manufacturing practices and resulting in long-term operational efficiency, making it one of the best sustainable autoclaves for labs that prioritise both efficacy and responsibility.
Sustainable manufacturing practices begin right at the source:
- Every Labclave-L unit is manufactured at our facility in Greenfield, Oldham, in the UK, using locally sourced materials wherever possible. This helps reduce emissions associated with transport while supporting the local supply chain.
- The updated design has been optimised to reduce raw material wastage during construction, without compromising on durability.
- Our easy-assemble panel system minimises the need for welding, reducing production energy use while simplifying service and maintenance.
- Stainless steel is largely used in place of painted or chemically treated components, further lowering our reliance on energy-intensive, pollutant-emitting finishes.
Energy and Water Efficiency in Use:
As a sustainable laboratory autoclave, the Labclave-L doesn’t stop at green manufacturing, it’s designed to reduce your lab’s day to day environmental footprint.
- The Labclave-L Series has a smart system design, ensuring that water and steam are used efficiently for reduced energy and water consumption. This helps laboratories lower their operational carbon footprint and operational costs without sacrificing performance.
- Low standby energy modes help conserve power when the unit is not in active use, ideal for laboratories striving to improve their daily energy consumption.
- Together, these features make the Labclave-L ideal for laboratories looking to improve laboratory sterilisation and sustainability performance without compromising throughput.
LTE’s Wider Environmental Responsibility
Beyond our products, we work hard to ensure that LTE Scientific operates as sustainably as possible. Several practices contribute to lowering our carbon footprint and promoting environmental responsibility across our organisation:
- Our facility is equipped with automated LED lighting, which adjusts based on movement cutting down on unnecessary energy use.
- We operate a robust recycling programme, ensuring that all scrap metals, paper, and plastics from our manufacturing and administrative processes are responsibly recycled.
- Our site is surrounded by trees covering an estimated 8,500 m², offering a natural carbon offset by absorbing CO₂ and supporting local biodiversity.
- Plastic strip curtains have been installed at shopfloor shutter doors to act as draught excluders, significantly reducing heat loss and reducing the energy required to reheat workspaces, especially during colder months.
- We actively encourage staff to carpool and make use of hybrid vehicles to reduce transport-related emissions.
As a leading UK manufacturer of autoclaves, LTE is setting a benchmark in combining performance with planet-conscious design.
Leading the Way in Laboratory Sustainability
The Labclave-L series reflects our commitment to responsible innovation. By combining eco-friendly autoclave design with broader operational efforts, we aim to help laboratories meet ambitious sustainability targets without compromising safety, reliability, or performance.
To find out more about how the Labclave-L can support your lab’s sustainability goals, get in touch today.
