Pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacycle, in partnership with Kenvue, the maker of CODRAL, have launched Australia’s largest nationwide blister pack recycling program. Following a successful trial in late 2023 at 100 Chemist Warehouse locations across Victoria, the initiative has now expanded to all Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist pharmacies nationwide.
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The pharmaceutical sector is experiencing growing demand for aluminium-based packaging, especially blister packs and Alu-Alu, driven by increasing healthcare needs, ageing populations, and a rise in chronic diseases. As a result, the global pharmaceutical packaging market is expected to see substantial growth, with aluminium packaging—particularly blister and Alu-Alu—becoming a vital segment of this market.
How the recycling process will be carried out
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