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Core Bio Sustainable Cold Chain
A 'Cool' Collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific
UC San Diego Core Bio Services has partnered with Thermo Fisher Scientific to launch a sustainable cold chain program for designated cold storage products that are in high demand within the campus research community. The Core Bio Sustainable Cold Chain program is a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable way to get the cold storage products you rely on. Are you part of the research community? Shop cold with Core!
The sustainable cold chain program is the result of a successful 6-month pilot with Thermo Fisher Scientific, during which select labs tested a returnable and reusable temperature-controlled shipping system for products ranging from -20°C to +4°C.
As a result of the pilot, we:
- Diverted significant packaging waste (EPS, paper coolers, gel packs) from landfills
- Improved cost-efficiency, environmental sustainability, and delivery performance
- Secured laboratory endorsement for this enhanced process in support of campus zero-waste goals
Based on the success of the pilot, we have transitioned the last-mile distribution from the Trade Street warehouse to Core Bio Services' on-campus facility, bringing the system closer to the labs and further improving service.
Explore other sustainable initiatives developed in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific, including the Pipette Tip Recycling program and Greener Product Alternatives, on Blink.
- IPPS Quarterly, June 11, 2025
Procurement Spotlight
LCS Agreement Renewal Supports Campus Infrastructure and Small Business Goals
IPPS Strategic Procurement is pleased to announce the renewal of our agreement with Leak Control Services (LCS) to continue providing advanced corrosion control solutions for UC San Diego. LCS has a long-standing relationship with the university, delivering cathodic protection and water treatment technologies to mitigate corrosion in copper piping systems across campus since 1988.
LCS recently completed its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification with support from the Small Business Development Office, further advancing the university's commitment to supplier diversity and inclusive procurement. As a certified small business, LCS contributes to UC San Diego's goals for engaging local and underrepresented businesses while delivering specialized technical services backed by industry recognition and patented innovation.
The renewed agreement with LCS offers campus departments a streamlined and compliant path to access these essential services, reinforcing UC San Diego's infrastructure resilience and environmental responsibility.
UC San Diego Departments can visit the Housing and Dining agreement supplier Blink page for information on how to engage LCS for leak prevention services.
- IPPS Quarterly, June 11, 2025
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