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Sustainability
Melbec is committed to helping improve the environment and supporting our local communities over 2019 and 2020. All our Energy used at Melbec is from 100% renewable sources to help reduce our carbon footprint. We are sponsors of the Woodland Trust helping to plant new trees and support our natural environments. We have purchased three acres of rainforest on behalf of our customers through the world land trust to... -
A History of Microbiology – An Infographic
Microbiology has a long and rich history, initially focused on the causes of infectious diseases but now including many practical applications of the science. Many people have contributed to microbiology over the years, but a man called Antonie Phillips van Leewenhoek is generally considered to be the ‘father of microbiology’. Other famous names include Robert Hooke, an English scientist made famous by his key observation with a microscope in...