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Use of paper tube-pouch could reduce plastic in pharma packaging
According to the developers of a new paper tube-pouch, its design could reduce plastic use by up to 65 percent in pharma packaging.
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GSK sets goals of net zero impact on environment by 2030
GSK will use 100 percent renewable electricity usage among other efforts in its plans to have a net zero impact on the climate by 2030.
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First fully recyclable tubes with high-density polyethylene caps developed
Polyethylene-based tubes with high-density polyethylene flip-top caps that are fully recyclable have been developed for use in pharma.
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Biopharma increasingly factoring sustainability into cold chain decisions
A survey has found that the biopharma industry is taking sustainability into their cold chain considerations more and more, with 66 percent saying it is very important.
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Sustainable biomedical device promising for regenerative medicine, say researchers
The sustainable device, consisting of food industry by-products, had excellent biocompatibility both in vitro and in vivo.
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European Pharmacopoeia publishes new chapter regarding BET testing
The new chapter describes a method for bacterial endotoxins (BET) testing using recombinant factor C (rFC) instead of limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL).
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The impact of supply chain risks and LAL reliance
For over 30 years, pharmaceutical and medical device product release has relied solely on endotoxin assays using Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL). This article addresses the potential risks associated with relying on a single raw material in a fragile supply chain and explores alternative testing options.
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Whitepaper: Going green in the cleanroom
This whitepaper introduces the ReFIBE™ brand of wipes – a recycled polyester cleanroom wipe providing a sustainability story in a single-use world. Made from recycled plastic water bottles, these wipes are made from 100 percent knitted standard weight polyester with heat sealed edges.
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Programme to develop sustainable cold chain delivery for COVID-19 vaccine initiated
Researchers have begun research to find how sustainable cold chain delivery systems for a COVID-19 vaccine can be established in resource-poor countries.
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Sterile and antiviral packaging: unlocking the potential of business continuity and resilience during COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the disruptions due to COVID-19, companies providing sterile and antiviral packaging solutions look forward to opportunities arising from the concern over viral exposure itself. Regulatory compliance will play a significant role in the rapidly shifting risk terrain.
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British Plastics Federation releases guidelines on recycled packaging in pharma
A new document has been released by the British Plastics Federation to help the pharmaceutical industry and other sectors understand how recycled plastic can be used in packaging.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the Indian pharmaceutical industry
Dr Abhishek Dadhich rounds up how the Indian pharmaceutical market has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the steps the country’s government could take to overcome these setbacks.
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‘Cocktail’ of pharmaceuticals identified in Bangladeshi waters
A study of both city and rural water sources identified antimicrobials at every site and suggests the contamination could be causing the emergence of treatment-resistant microbes.
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How does pharma contribute to medicinal contaminants in water?
Pharmaceutical manufacturing can lead to the contamination of water ways and supply. Here, the ultimate effects from pharma’s role in environmental pollution is examined.
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Limiting antibiotic manufacturing discharge in Indian wastewater
During the manufacture of antibiotics, residues can contaminate the environment through wastewater, leading to antimicrobial resistance. However, a new government initiative in India aims to prevent this by regulating effluent.
