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Sustainability

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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

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Time out with Thomas Laird

Thomas Laird, managing director of Salt of the Earth, tells Training Matters about the sustainability credentials of the company’s new deodorant refill pouches.

13 Aug 2025

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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

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Facing (exhaust)ion

A 2023 report has identified some of the greatest environmental threats to health in the UK.

14 Jun 2023

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A greener future

Consumers are getting smarter when it comes to spending their money in more environmentally friendly ways, pushing pharmacy to up its game in the sustainable products stakes.

11 Jan 2023

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Time out with: Suzan Craig

Suzan Craig tells TM how her Tahi nature sanctuary in New Zealand led to the creation of the Kaeā skincare brand

13 Nov 2022

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Time out with: Regan Saveall

Chartered accountant Regan Saveall joined Dragonfly Biosciences in 2017 as chief financial officer and took over as CEO in 2019.

15 Jul 2022

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Time out with: Howard Carter

Howard Carter talks about founding incognito 15 years ago after being let down by synthetic insect repellents on his travels.

18 May 2022

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Time out with: Noel Abdayem

Dentist Noel Abdayem founded environmentally-friendly dental products company The Humble Co.

21 Feb 2022

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The pros and cons of ethical sanitary products

With billions of sanpro products used every year in the UK, their environmental impact is a thorny issue.

15 Jan 2022

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Planet friendly beauty

The British Beauty Council launched its Planet Positive Beauty Guide to help consumers think more sustainably. What can pharmacy teams take away from this?

15 Nov 2021

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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

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