This month, the Spotlight on Sustainability falls on Qkine Growth Factors, a range of premium-quality, animal-free proteins specifically designed to support and elevate organoid culture.
Engineered for exceptional consistency, reliability, and performance, these growth factors ensure reproducible results for cutting-edge research. Qkine’s strong commitment to quality and responsible manufacturing practices has earned this product range an outstanding 5 out of 5 sustainability attributes.
All Qkine recombinant proteins are certified animal-free, ensuring freedom from endogenous growth factor contamination and full suitability for chemically defined media.
Every protein is produced in Qkine’s ISO 9001:2015–certified facility in Cambridge, UK, and is supplied with comprehensive CoO, CoA, sterility data, and animal-origin–free (AOF) documentation. Furthermore, each lot undergoes extensive biochemical and bioactivity testing, giving researchers complete confidence in performance and reproducibility.
These products has been awarded 5 out of 5 Sustainability Attributes based on the following criteria:
Sustainable Raw Material | Designed to reduce the use of raw materials |
| Sustainable Product Manufacturing | Measures were in place during the manufacture of this product to reduce energy consumption; Measures were in place during the manufacture of this product to generate less waste; Measures were in place during the manufacture of this product to reduce water usage; Aligns with the principles of green chemistry |
| Sustainable Distribution & Packaging | Manufactured in the UK or Ireland; Country of origin has an Environmental Performance Index (EPI) greater than 60; Plastic free packaging; Product reduces need for packaging |
| Sustainable Use |
Product contributes to a reduced energy consumption; Product contributes to a reduced water consumption; Product reduces or replaces the need for consumables; Built to last – minimum 5-year warranty, and spare part/servicing available |
| Sustainable Disposal | A feature of this product enhances its biodegradability |
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