Green Elephant Newsletter
Elephants communicate over long distances using infrasound - subtle but powerful. While we can’t match their range or method, we’re making sure our mission and vision are heard loud in clear in our newsletter. Stay updated with the latest product releases, company news, and inspiring insights shaping the future of cell cultivation and sustainability in the industry.
Latest newsletter edition | February 2025
Strategic partnership with Bürkert Fluid Control systems
We are proud to announce a new strategic partnership and investor to develop a production platform based on the CellScrew®. Bürkert, a leading manufacturer of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases, is a family business based in southern Germany. This partnership provides expertise and technology, fueling our next phase of growth. With their investment, we’ve successfully closed our seed round, marking a major step in scaling our mission.
Capturing innovation - insights of our latest product shoot
Recently, we once again collaborated with our trusted photographer to capture the intricate details of our products—this time focusing even more on showcasing the inner structure with precision. Some of these new images are already live on our website and featured on our social channels, with more to come! As part of our upcoming website restructure, we’ll be integrating these visuals further to give an even clearer view of our technology and its benefits.
The Elephant in the Room
This new article by Sophie Lutter featuring green innovations for the industry tackles sustainability for the lab head-on. Discussing what is necessary to reduce the industry’s emissions and impact, this article features the opinions of leaders dedicated to helping the biopharma industry create a healthier world for patients and the environment.
Meet us in London this March
We’re excited to attend Terrapin’s Advanced Therapies Congress in London, and we’d love to see you there! It’s the perfect chance to connect, discuss advancements in Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing, and explore our latest innovations. Plus, we have a limited number of guest tickets available—so if you’re interested in visiting us at the event, let us know. Tickets are first come, first served. See you in London, March 18-19!
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11 | 2024
November 2024: Where we stand - the year in focus
As we approach the end of the year, there’s still plenty to look forward to! Let’s take a moment to review the final steps toward our 2024 goals and reflect on all we've learned since our last edition. We’re currently preparing to launch our latest upgrade: the CellScrew® in a closed system. This enhancement will enable aseptic connections with the CellScrew® for greater flexibility in manual handling.We’ll also be sharing the latest insights in Cell and Gene Therapy, along with a special offer on Green Elephant 96-well plates to help make your lab more sustainable in the new year!
07 | 2024
July 2024: Cultivating adherent cells has never been so easy
This edition is packed with exciting updates, including the introduction of our newest product, the CellScrew® mini. This compact yet powerful system is designed to simplify cell expansion processes, making it easier and more efficient than ever.Additionally, our commitment to sustainability continues with the Green Elephant 96-well plates, made from plant-based materials to reduce environmental impact.
03 | 2024
March 2024: You are the first to know: Two new sustainable alternatives for your lab
Crafting this newsletter edition has been an absolute joy. Since our last update, numerous exciting developments have happened, and it’s gratifying to reflect on our collective accomplishments: Among these achievements, the successful launch of our transparent plant-based 96-well plate stands out prominently, propelled by a viral post from our founder Joel. The overwhelming feedback reaffirmed the need for sustainable laboratory consumables. This is further supported by the recognition of our plates as the "Sustainable Product of the Year" by readers of the German industry magazine LABO, as well as a second-place award at the Wallhäußer Innovation Award.
01 | 2024
January 2024: Do you like being among the first?
How would elephants spread the word about sustainable lab products? They probably would use infrasound to communicate the remarkable optical properties of the world’s first 96-well plate to their peers up to 10 km away. While that sounds intriguing, we recognize the need for a broader reach to let more people know how they can make labs greener.
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