Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Reducing Packaging Material
Viatris, a global healthcare company, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting efforts to reduce packaging materials. Key initiatives include:
- Reducing paper use by 90 metric tons at oral-solid dose manufacturing sites
- Cutting 2 metric tons of plastic and 5 metric tons of wood through bulk packaging optimization
- Replacing 88 metric tons of plastic with polythene bags
- Reducing plastic use by 18 metric tons through shrink bundle film optimization
The company is also exploring e-labeling, implementing PCTFE mitigation in blister packaging, and pursuing carton-less initiatives. Viatris is working on harmonizing packaging across markets, including the use of quadrilingual packs to reduce the need for individual language-specific bottles. In Cairo, Egypt, the facility has started reusing empty supply carton boxes, saving four tons annually.
Viatris, un'azienda globale nel settore della salute, ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto di Sostenibilità 2023 ponendo in evidenza gli sforzi per ridurre i materiali di imballaggio. Le principali iniziative includono:
- Riduzione dell'uso di carta di 90 tonnellate metriche nei siti di produzione di dosi solide orali
- Taglio di 2 tonnellate di plastica e 5 tonnellate di legno attraverso l'ottimizzazione dell'imballaggio in grandi volumi
- Sostituzione di 88 tonnellate di plastica con sacchetti in polietilene
- Riduzione dell'uso di plastica di 18 tonnellate attraverso l'ottimizzazione del film shrink bundle
L'azienda sta anche esplorando il e-labeling, implementando la mitigazione PCTFE nell'imballaggio blister, e perseguendo iniziative senza cartoni. Viatris sta lavorando per armonizzare l'imballaggio nei vari mercati, incluso l'uso di pack quadrilingue per ridurre la necessità di bottiglie specifiche per lingua. A Il Cairo, in Egitto, lo stabilimento ha iniziato a riutilizzare le scatole di cartone vuote, risparmiando quattro tonnellate annualmente.
Viatris, una empresa de salud global, ha publicado su Informe de Sostenibilidad 2023 destacando los esfuerzos para reducir los materiales de embalaje. Las iniciativas clave incluyen:
- Reducción del uso de papel en 90 toneladas métricas en los sitios de fabricación de dosis sólidas orales
- Corte de 2 toneladas métricas de plástico y 5 toneladas métricas de madera a través de la optimización del embalaje a granel
- Reemplazo de 88 toneladas métricas de plástico por bolsas de polietileno
- Reducción del uso de plástico en 18 toneladas métricas mediante la optimización del film shrink bundle
La empresa también está explorando el e-labeling, implementando la mitigación PCTFE en el embalaje de blisters, y persiguiendo iniciativas sin cartón. Viatris trabaja para armonizar el embalaje en los mercados, incluyendo el uso de paquetes cuadrilingües para reducir la necesidad de botellas específicas para cada idioma. En El Cairo, Egipto, la instalación ha comenzado a reutilizar cajas de cartón vacías, ahorrando cuatro toneladas anualmente.
비아트리스(Viatris)는 2023 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하여 포장 재료를 줄이기 위한 노력을 강조했습니다. 주요 이니셔티브는 다음과 같습니다:
- 구강 고형제 제조 현장에서 종이 사용을 90톤 줄임
- 벌크 포장 최적화를 통해 플라스틱 2톤 및 목재 5톤 절감
- 88톤의 플라스틱을 폴리에틸렌 봉지로 대체
- 축소 번들 필름 최적화를 통해 플라스틱 사용을 18톤 줄임
회사는 또한 e-labeling을 탐색하고, 블리스터 포장에 PCTFE 완화를 구현하며, 카톤 없는 이니셔티브를 추진하고 있습니다. 비아트리스는 시장 전반에 걸쳐 포장을 통합하기 위해 노력하고 있으며, 각 언어별 병의 필요성을 줄이기 위해 사개국어 포장을 사용하고 있습니다. 이집트 카이로의 시설에서는 빈 공급 카톤 박스를 재사용하기 시작해 매년 4톤을 절약하고 있습니다.
Viatris, une entreprise mondiale de santé, a publié son Rapport de Durabilité 2023 mettant en avant ses efforts pour réduire les matériaux d'emballage. Les initiatives clés comprennent :
- Réduction de l'utilisation de papier de 90 tonnes métriques sur les sites de fabrication de formes orales solides
- Réduction de 2 tonnes métriques de plastique et 5 tonnes métriques de bois grâce à l'optimisation de l'emballage en vrac
- Remplacement de 88 tonnes métriques de plastique par des sacs en polyéthylène
- Réduction de l'utilisation de plastique de 18 tonnes métriques grâce à l'optimisation du film shrink bundle
L'entreprise explore également le e-labeling, met en œuvre la mitigation PCTFE dans les emballages blister, et poursuit des initiatives sans carton. Viatris s'efforce d'harmoniser les emballages sur les marchés, y compris l'utilisation de packs quadrilingues pour réduire le besoin de bouteilles spécifiques à chaque langue. Au Caire, en Égypte, l'usine a commencé à réutiliser des cartons vides de fournitures, permettant d'économiser quatre tonnes par an.
Viatris, ein globales Gesundheitsunternehmen, hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2023 veröffentlicht, der die Bemühungen zur Reduzierung von Verpackungsmaterialien hervorhebt. Zu den wichtigsten Initiativen gehören:
- Reduzierung des Papierverbrauchs um 90 metrische Tonnen an Standorten für die Herstellung von festen oralen Formen
- Einsparung von 2 metrischen Tonnen Plastik und 5 metrischen Tonnen Holz durch Optimierung der Großverpackung
- Ersetzung von 88 metrischen Tonnen Plastik durch Polyethylenbeutel
- Reduzierung des Plastikverbrauchs um 18 metrische Tonnen durch Optimierung des Schrumpfbandfilms
Das Unternehmen untersucht auch E-Labeling, implementiert PCTFE-Minderung in Blisterverpackungen und verfolgt kartonlose Initiativen. Viatris arbeitet daran, die Verpackungen über verschiedene Märkte hinweg zu harmonisieren, einschließlich der Verwendung von viersprachigen Verpackungen, um den Bedarf an einzelnen sprachspezifischen Flaschen zu verringern. In Kairo, Ägypten, hat die Einrichtung begonnen, leere Lieferkartons wiederzuverwenden und jährlich vier Tonnen zu sparen.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2024 / Viatris is continuously looking for ways to reduce the volume and types of materials being used in packaging while safeguarding access to high-quality medicines and maintaining compliance with various regulatory and quality requirements around the world.
In 2023, teams across the organization worked together on various projects including:
Reducing the use of paper by 90 metric tons at our oral-solid dose manufacturing sites
Reducing 2 metric tons of plastic and 5 metric tons of wood through bulk packaging optimization
Replacing approximately 88 metric tons of plastic with polythene bags
Optimizing shrink bundle film to reduce use of plastics by 18 metric tons
Progressing work to replace leaflets on ARV bottle packs with QR codes, with a pilot study planned for 2024
Working to replace the existing polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) based unit dose in accordance with proposed PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) directive issued by the European Chemical Agency
We are continuing work harmonizing bottle packaging artwork across different markets by using common packaging across multiple countries in multiple languages, including quadrilingual packs, when feasible. This means a single pack can have one label and leaflet (in pad form) that holds information in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, for example, reducing the need to produce individual bottles for each language. This advances our previous work with trilingual packs that we implemented in 2022.
We are implementing a similar shared pack concept in Europe, which makes our packaging much leaner and gives us more flexibility in our supply chain to supply medicines where they are most needed. We remain committed to continue to work on this concept across more markets in Europe.
Looking ahead, we are exploring adopting e-labeling across other markets, implementing PCTFE mitigation in blister packaging across geographies, carton-less initiatives for technology transfer projects, and reducing paper layers used in shipping boxes.
At our facility in Cairo, Egypt, we started using empty supply carton boxes instead of buying new ones for use in the destruction process for returned expired products. The change has saved the facility four tons of carton boxes annually.
View the full 2023 Sustainability Report.
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