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About the ACT® Environmental Impact Factor Label

  • Concise information about the environmental impact of our products.
  • Trusted data verified by a non-partial third party
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Our commitment to sustainability has been a core value at USA Scientific for decades. We take all facets of improving global health seriously. From our 100% wind-powered TipOne® production facility in Connecticut to our dedication to reducing paper usage, USA Scientific is taking multiple steps to improve our world. We have taken the next step in our sustainability journey by collaborating with My Green Lab, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research. The ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label does just that. Focusing on Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency (ACT), the labels show manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life impact factors so researchers can make informed decisions about the products they use and their impact on the environment.

For more information about the ACT label, visit mygreenlab.org or view a PDF information guide here.
Learn about our other sustainablity efforts here.

100% of our production facility is powered by wind.

100% of our TipOne production facility is powered by wind energy.

Sample of ACT label


A. Region: Regional labels capture the differences in the Shipping and End of Life impacts for each region (US, EU, UK) in which the product is sold. The regional labels also showcase how the energy usage may vary across the markets and reports the water usage in units specific to the market (gallons per day or liters per day) for equipment.



B. Impact Numbers: These values are graded on a scale of 1-10, with 1 indicating the lowest environmental impact and 10 indicating the highest environmental impact. Detailed scoring explanations for each category are outlined in the verification guide.

C. Renewable Energy Use: This category is either yes or no.

D. Consumption Numbers: These values represent actual daily consumption and apply only to equipment.

E. Environmental Impact Factor is the sum total of all values. A lower number indicates a lower overall environmental impact.

F. Valid Date: ACT labels are valid for two years from the date of issue.




TipOne® Pipette Tips in Racks
TipOne racks are reusable, long-lasting, and won’t tip over during use. TipOne is the original easy-to-load, refillable tip system that saves space and reduces waste.


ACT Labels:
1110-1800 - 200 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Racks
1110-1810 - 200 µl Profile Point™ Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1110-3800 - 10 µl XL Ultra Micro Pipette Tips, Racks
1110-3810 - 10 µl XL Ultra Micro Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1110-9800 - 300 µl Graduated Pipette Tips, Racks
1110-9810 - 300 µl Graduated Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1111-0800 - 200 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Racks
1111-0806 - 200 µl Yellow Pipette Tips, Racks
1111-0810 - 200 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1111-0816 - 200 µl Yellow Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1111-1800 - 200 µl Natural Beveled Pipette Tips, Racks
1111-1806 - 200 µl Yellow Beveled Pipette Tips, Racks
1111-1810 - 200 µl Natural Beveled Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1111-1816 - 200 µl Yellow Beveled Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1111-2820 - 1000 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Racks
1111-3800 - 10 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Racks
1111-3810 - 10 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Sterile
TipOne® Pipette Tip Refills
Our pipet tip refills significantly decrease left over tip packaging. Using refill wafers instead of new tip racks can save over 65% plastic by weight. Each pack contains two sleeves - load all of your racks at once or load just a few and keep the remaining wafers sealed.


ACT Labels:
1110-1700 - 200 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Refills
1110-3700 - 10 µl XL Ultra Micro Pipette Tips, Refills
1110-9700 - 300 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-0700 - 200 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-0706 - 200 µl Yellow Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-1700 - 200 µl Natural Beveled Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-1706 - 200 µl Yellow Beveled Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-2720 - 1000 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-2721 - 1000 µl Blue Graduated Pipette Tips, Refills
1111-3700 - 10 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Refills
1112-1720 - 1250 µl Natural Graduated XL Pipette Tips, Refills
TipOne® Pipette Tip Stacks
TipOne® stacked tips use less than half of the space of the equivalent number of individual racks. Locking layers prevent accidental separation during use or transport, and the side-by-side wafer design gives each stack a wide base that will not tip over during use.


ACT Labels:
1110-1200 - 200 µl Profile Point™ Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Stack Racks
1111-0200 - 200 µl Natural Pipette tips, Stack Racks
1111-0206 - 200 µl Yellow Pipette Tips, Stack Racks
1111-1200 - 200 µl Natural Beveled Pipette Tips, Stack Racks
1111-1206 - 200 µl Yellow Beveled Pipette Tips, Stack Racks
1111-1210 - 200 µl Natural Beveled Pipette Tips, Sterile Stack Racks
1111-3200 - 10 µl Natural Ultra Micro Pipette Tips, Stack Racks
1111-3210 - 10 µl Natural Ultra Micro Pipette Tips, Sterile Stack Racks
TipOne® Pipette Tips in Bags
Bulk bags offer an economical way to purchase pipet tips. TipOne® pipette tips are automation-packed in tamper-evident, resealable bags for spill-proof storage.


ACT Labels:
1110-1000 - 200 µl Profile Point™ Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Bulk
1110-3000 - 10 µl XL Natural Ultra Micro Pipette Tips, Bulk
1110-9000 - 300 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-0000 - 200 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-0006 - 200 µl Yellow Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-1000 - 200 µl Natural Beveled Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-1006 - 200 µl Yellow Beveled Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-2020 - 1000 µl Natural Graduated Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-2021 - 1000 µl Blue Graduated Pipette Tips, Bulk
1111-3000 - 10 µl Natural Pipette Tips, Bulk
TipOne® Filter Tips
Eliminate harmful aerosol transfers between samples with TipOne® filter tips. Our ultra high density filters are proven to block >99% of aerosol contaminants.


ACT Labels:
1120-1810 - 20 µl Natural Beveled Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1120-1840 - 100 µl Natural Beveled Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1120-2810 - 50 µl Beveled Filter Pipette tips, Sterile Racks
1120-3810 - 10 µl XL Natural Graduated Filter Pipette, Sterile Racks
1120-8810 - 200 µl Natural Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1120-9810 - 300 µl Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1121-3810 - 10 µl Natural Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1122-1830 - 1000 µl XL Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1123-1810 - 20 µl Profile Point™ Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1123-1840 - 100 µl Profile Point™ Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
1126-7810 - 1000 µl Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Racks
TipOne® Filter Tip Refills
Each TipOne® filter tip refill cassette is individually wrapped and has an easy-grip pull tab. Just unwrap the cassette, drop it into an empty TipOne rack, and remove the protective transfer cover.


ACT Labels:
1120-1710 - 20 µl Beveled Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1120-1740 - 100 µl Natural Beveled Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1120-2710 - 50 µl Beveled Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1120-3710 - 10 µl XL Natural Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1120-8710 - 200 µl Natural Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1120-9710 - 300 µl Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1121-2710 - 10 µl Natural Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1122-1730 - 1000 µl XL Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1123-1740 - 100 µl Profile Point™ Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills
1126-7710 - 1000 µl Graduated Filter Pipette Tips, Sterile Refills