Circularity in Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging Accelerator (CiPPPA)

The health industry faces a multitude of challenges around recycling of primary pharmaceutical packaging (PPP), which sits outside mainstream consumer recycling processes because of the problematic materials involved. RECOUP is a member of Circularity in Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging Accelerator (CiPPPA), a collaborative not-for-profit initiative launched earlier this year, to connect stakeholders across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain to develop and deploy solutions for recycling of primary pharmaceutical packaging. Find out more at cipppa.org and stay tuned to hear about CiPPPA’s progress, and the projects that the CiPPPA Action Task Forces are working to put into place. #Pharmaceutical #plasticPackaging

A recent BBC article revealed that the incineration of waste has become the UK's most polluting form of power generation. This development emphasises the urgent need for enhanced circularity and waste reduction across all sectors. The article explores several key themes, including the shift from landfill to incineration due to government policies, the increasing use of plastic in waste streams, and the long-term contracts binding local authorities to incineration facilities. It highlights concerns from scientists and environmental experts about the climate impact of waste incineration, particularly as the UK aims to reduce carbon emissions. Currently, UK recycling rates have remained static at around 41% for the past decade, far below the government's 65% target. Alongside other industries, the pharmaceutical industry plays an important role in addressing recycling challenges, and CiPPPA members are involved in collective action around good practices, knowledge sharing and advancing circular economy principles in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Through industry collaboration, CiPPPA aims to minimise waste throughout the supply chain. Interested in joining us? Get in touch to find out how CiPPPA is working to drive circularity in pharmaceutical packaging. Read the full BBC report: https://bit.ly/3YpyJeX #SustainablePharma #CircularEconomy #WasteReduction #Innovation #ClimateChange #UKEnergy #Pollution #Recycling #GreenEnergy #CarbonEmissions #Environment #Pharmaceutical

CiPPPA Chairman Duncan Flack was in Milan this week at the annual CPHI conference, which this year focused on sustainable futures and packaging innovation. In front of a full house on day 2 of the event, Duncan spoke on enhancing end of life for hard to recycle pharmaceutical packaging formats. He highlighted how collaboration through initiatives like CiPPPA is possible, and how the industry as a whole can mobilise and deliver change. Duncan also shared his insights while at the event, highlighting that there is still a long way to go for the pharmaceutical industry to deliver sufficient levels of progress in sustainability, but there is acceptance and acknowledgement that CiPPPA is on the right path, making vital strides in delivering action and solutions to the industry. Interested in learning more about CiPPPA, our collaboration goals, and upcoming events? We'd love to connect! Reach out to us for more information on how we're driving sustainability in pharma packaging. #PharmaSustainability #CiPPPA #CPHIMilan #RecyclablePackaging #CollaborationInPharma

Catch Duncan Flack's talk tomorrow at 11.00 am CEST at CPHI Milan. Our CiPPPA Chairman will address attendees at the event in Fiera Milano, Italy, with his talk titled "Enhancing End of Life for Hard to Recycle Pharma Packaging Formats. In his discussion, Duncan will also highlight some of CiPPPA's achievements thus far and the benefits the initiative can offer to industry stakeholders. Don't miss out. You can find more information here: https://bit.ly/3ZVrRH5

Putting patients first means caring about the air they breathe – and reducing the impact of respiratory care on the environment. Climate change and air pollution negatively impact the health of patients with respiratory conditions – and yet some treatments used for those same conditions contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. A focus on sustainability in respiratory care is therefore essential. GSK is innovating to benefit both patients and the planet and I’m so proud that we’re playing our part. Learn more about how we’re embedding sustainability by design into new respiratory vaccines, medicines, packaging, and supply chains in this great Behind the Science article https://gsk.to/4cY9sfK #ERSCongress2024

In a recent UK parliamentary session, the Circularity in Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging Accelerator (CiPPPA) was highlighted as a key player in the drive towards sustainable healthcare solutions. The recognition of CiPPPA in the parliamentary discussion emphasises the vital role its members have in the sustainability movement within the healthcare sector. Acting as the Project Management Office (PMO) for CiPPPA, TDi Sustainability is proud of the initiative's success and its members' support. Get in touch with us if you would like to find out more about this initiative and how TDi can help you bring your industry initiative to life, or visit www.cipppa.org. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Zhn4zz #UK #NHS #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #PharmaceuticalPackaging #Environment #Sustainability #Healthcare #Parliament #PatientSafety #SustainableSolutions

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In a recent UK parliamentary session, CiPPPA was highlighted as a key player in the drive towards sustainable healthcare solutions. This mention came during a question raised by The Lord Bishop of Chelmsford, who enquired about the government's plans to promote sustainable packaging for NHS-distributed medications, specifically seeking alternatives to plastic blister packs.    Baroness Merron, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health, responded by outlining NHS England's collaborative efforts with various partners, including CiPPPA. The recognition of CiPPPA in the parliamentary discussion emphasise the vital role its members have in the sustainability movement within the healthcare sector. We are proud to have been acknowledged at this level, and keen to showcase the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling environmental challenges through the development of sustainable packaging practices. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XxLPVV #NHS #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #PharmaceuticalPackaging #Environment #Sustainability #Healthcare #Parliament #PatientSafety #SustainableSolutions

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