Sustainability

Recycling of Blister packs

Pharmacycle is Australia’s only company that provides a complete recycling solution for used and empty medicinal blister packs. Since July 2022, they have recycled over 57 million blister packs. 

From their network of collections points, Pharmacycle transport the packs to the processing facility, where a separation machine expertly breaks down the packs, separating the aluminium from the plastic, paving the way for each material to find a new purpose.

The separated materials re-enter the economy as valuable raw materials, fuelling the creation of new products and growing the circular economy.

The aluminium is sent to the Hunter Valley, NSW, where the recovered aluminium is reprocessed into de-oxidant pucks that are utilised in the steelmaking process.

The plastic is transported to Think Fencing in Portarlington, VIC, where the reclaimed plastics are transformed into durable and versatile products like PVC decking and fencing. Together, these materials are given a second life, reducing waste and contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Don't bin your batteries

Sending batteries to landfill is a huge waste of valuable resources and hazardous to the environment. Did you know that if recycled, 95% of the components of a battery can be turned into new batteries or used in other industries. Batteries that are thrown into kerbside bins are also an increasing cause of dangerous fires right across the country.

For some handy tips on how batteries can be recycled properly and the importance of not throwing them in the bin, please click below: