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Thorlabsbox.jpgAs a way to minimize packaging waste under its green initiative, photonics company Thorlabs of Newton, N.J., is experimenting with Geämi packaging to protect some of its mechanical components. Geämi, a combination of Greek (ge) and Latin (ami) roots, literally means “earth friend.” The company said it is the most environmentally friendly protective packaging currently available because it is paper-based, 100% recyclable and compostable, and provides an alternative to oil-based products such as bubble wrap and peanuts. Alex Cable, founder and CEO of Thorlabs, said, “As we work our way through our large inventory of 20,000 products with diverse packaging needs, we ask that our customers share with us their thoughts on what works and what doesn’t.” Products packaged with Geämi paper will be labeled with a green sticker on the box. Thoughts and feedback concerning Thorlabs’ green efforts can be made at www.thorlabs.com/justgreen.
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The technology of generating and harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon. The science includes light emission, transmission, deflection, amplification and detection by optical components and instruments, lasers and other light sources, fiber optics, electro-optical instrumentation, related hardware and electronics, and sophisticated systems. The range of applications of photonics extends from energy generation to detection to communications and...
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