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Refrigerators and freezers 7 April 2026 2 min read

Sustainable lab refrigeration: TSX and TSG refrigerators and freezers

Labs need stable temperatures with lower environmental impact. Therefore, sustainable refrigeration is becoming a selection priority. This Smartnote explains how TSX and TSG support that goal. Moreover, it includes practical actions to reduce energy use. This helps turn sustainability into daily practice.

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Sustainable lab refrigeration with TSX and TSG

Sustainable lab refrigeration starts with the right balance between temperature performance and energy use. Therefore, TSX and TSG provide two clear routes for different priorities. TSX focuses on tighter temperature performance with good energy efficiency. TSG focuses on very good temperature performance with excellent energy efficiency. Moreover, this helps you align equipment choice with workflow risk and sample value. As a result, you reduce impact without adding avoidable storage risks. Next, consider inventory discipline and access patterns when selecting capacity. See laboratory refrigerators and laboratory freezers.

Natural refrigerants and energy certifications

Natural refrigerants can reduce climate impact compared with higher GWP options. Therefore, TSX and TSG use natural hydrocarbon refrigerants with low global warming potential. Moreover, this supports broader sustainability targets beyond electricity consumption alone. As a result, refrigerant selection becomes part of your footprint strategy. In addition, these models are certified by the ENERGY STAR program for energy-efficient laboratory refrigeration. Therefore, certification can support procurement and standardization. For portfolio context, visit Thermo Scientific.

ACT label and lower-waste manufacturing

Sustainability includes manufacturing, shipping, and end-of-life choices. Therefore, TSX refrigerators and freezers include a My Green Lab ACT Environmental Impact Factor Label. This label adds transparency on energy impact. Moreover, it also covers manufacturing, shipping, and eventual decommissioning. As a result, you can document sustainability with more complete life-cycle context. In addition, TSX units are manufactured in a zero-waste-to-landfill facility in Asheville, North Carolina. Therefore, production practices become part of the overall story.

Practical efficiency actions in daily use

Daily habits often drive a large share of energy use. Therefore, minimize door openings to reduce heat load. Moreover, a glass door option can shorten search time. Next, keep an inventory list in the lab or on the unit exterior. Clean condenser filters regularly, so heat removal stays efficient. Next, load cabinets efficiently to increase cold mass, while maintaining airflow, especially in auto-defrost units. Keep ambient conditions stable, because these units are designed for 15°C to 32°C and operate best around 20°C. Finally, maintain the door gasket, avoid routing wires through the seal, and use the insulated access port for probes and monitoring.

Sustainable lab refrigeration in maintenance planning

Sustainable lab refrigeration remains most consistent with planned maintenance and clear routines. Therefore, schedule cleaning, checks, and adjustments at fixed intervals. Moreover, this prevents hidden energy losses from clogged filters or poor seals. As a result, you protect temperature stability and reduce waste over the equipment lifetime. Next, connect these actions to internal quality documentation and audits. Plan this through service and maintenance and preventive maintenance.

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