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The future is green

Sustainability is not unachievable in the pharmacy, especially with the help of a new guide that supports pharmacies to reduce their environmental impact.

19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Sustaining the system

Can the pharmacy team play a role in making the healthcare sector more sustainable? We find out how every change implemented counts.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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BlisterBack launch

TerraCycle makes moves to increase their recycling network in the UK, making it easier for the public and businesses to recycle their empty blister packs.

11 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Novo Nordisk’s injection pen recycling scheme goes UK-wide

Company calls on pharmacies to take part as it strives to eliminate CO2 emissions by 2030

19 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Recycling company creates zero waste boxes for pharmacies

The boxes help pharmacies recycle items that most councils won't collect, claims manufacturer.

24 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Inhaler recycling scheme expands to hospitals

Almost two-thirds of Leicestershire pharmacies have signed up to the scheme.

22 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PenCycle pilot launched in England and Scotland to recycle injection pens

Community pharmacies used as drop-off points in first-of-its-kind scheme, with national roll-outs planned for 2022.

01 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Big smiles, little faces

Children’s dental health brand Punch & Judy has unveiled its first natural and sustainable range of toothpastes and toothbrushes in zero waste, recycled packaging.

22 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Packaging for the planet

Optibac Probiotics has unveiled a major brand and packaging refresh to align with the company’s wider sustainability efforts.

10 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Greener schemes in pharmacy

From blister packs to PPE, the range of pharmacy items that can now be recycled is growing all the time. 

12 Nov 2020 , 4 Min Article

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New blister pack recycling scheme

Answering customers’ queries about recycling medicine blister packs just got easier, thanks to TerraCycle's new scheme.

17 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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