Aluminium has become a vital material in pharmaceutical packaging. It acts as a robust barrier against moisture, oxygen, and light—key environmental factors that can degrade the safety and effectiveness of medications. Ten Acres Pharmacy, led by sustainability champion Dr Sonya Frausto, is ushering in a new era of eco-conscious pharmaceutical care.
As the first pharmacy in Sacramento to adopt Pillumina's durable, fully recyclable aluminium bottles, Ten Acres is setting a powerful precedent for local businesses striving to minimise waste and promote sustainability in healthcare. To know more about the use of aluminium in the pharmaceutical sector, get your hands on AL Circle's report on Packaging.
Last year, over 7 billion prescriptions were filled in the U.S., but only 3 per cent of plastic pill bottles were recycled—leaving more than 6.8 billion bottles to end up in landfills or incinerators. It's clear: change is overdue. Most community recycling programs don't accept plastic pill bottles, making it even harder to keep them out of the waste stream.
Pillumina, a Bay Area pioneer in sustainable healthcare packaging, is revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry with its infinitely recyclable aluminium pill bottles. This Earth Week, Pillumina is teaming up with Ten Acres Pharmacy to spotlight a real, actionable solution to the widespread problem of single-use plastic waste—while raising awareness and inspiring more sustainable practices across the healthcare sector.
Thanks to its non-reactive nature, aluminium is ideal for preserving the stability of products like tablets and capsules over extended periods, even in challenging storage conditions. In blister packs, a plastic cavity is sealed with an aluminium foil backing, forming an airtight shield that protects contents from oxidation and contamination.
Aluminium bottles are durable, lightweight containers crafted from high-quality aluminium, widely used across industries such as beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Known for their corrosion resistance and complete recyclability, they present a sustainable alternative to plastic and glass packaging.
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