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3. CRUSHING
Pipette tip boxes have multiple parts that vary in shape and size. Some are easy for the shredder to shred down into bits anddd some are not!
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too big!
perfect for shredder!
The bigger parts (usually the bottom part of the pipette tip box - shown above to the right) are set aside for this step... crushing!! They have to be broken into smaller and less cube-shaped pieces before shredding!
Crushing is a very scientific process—just kidding! We throw a bunch of large box parts into a sturdy bin and then smash them with a metal pole. It’s basically a workout with a purpose, turning chaos into compacted material ready for recycling. Who knew smashing could be so satisfying?
We are currently working on a crusher design that is a little more high-tech... so stay tuned!
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