The national roll-out comes after a successful trial at 100 pharmacies across Victoria last year.
Millions of medication blister packs could be diverted from landfill through a recycling program rolled out at two popular pharmacies.
Millions of medication blister packs could be diverted from landfill through a recycling initiative which has been rolled out nationally. The recycling initiative is carried out by Pharmacycle, a blister pack recycling program in Australia that provides an end-to-end recycling solution. The aluminium is then sent to Weston Aluminium in the Hunter Valley in NSW, which reprocesses it to produce an aluminium de-oxidant product that aids in the steel making process.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chemist Warehouse makes big change at the checkoutChemist Warehouse has announced it will introduce a new form of payment at the checkout involving QR codes which will allow customers to bypass surcharges.
Read more »
ACCC clears Chemist Warehouse and Sigma’s $8.8b mega dealThe $8.8 billion merger will see the combined company operate 700 stores, or 16 per cent of all pharmacies across Australia.
Read more »
Chemist Warehouse opens first store in Dubai, stocked with Australian productsThe store features pharmacy dispensary services and a range of leading Australian brands.
Read more »
Chemist Warehouse's mega-merger is on and pharmacists have mixed viewsAustralia's consumer watchdog has given Chemist Warehouse's merger plans a green light. Those who work behind the pharmacy counter in regional areas have mixed views of the news.
Read more »
Major update on Chemist Warehouse merger dealThe Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it will not stand in the way of a proposed million-dollar merger between pharmacy businesses Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare.
Read more »
Why did the ACCC approve the Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma Healthcare?Two of Australia's biggest pharmacy brands are joining forces to become a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical juggernaut. Here's why the competition watchdog gave the deal the all-clear.
Read more »