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Addressing the Shift from Single-Use to Reusable Containers

Niall Balfour, Chief Executive Officer at Tower Cold Chain, explores the sustainability implications associated with both single-use, semi-reusable and fully reusable temperature-controlled shippers.

Addressing the Shift from Single-Use to Reusable Containers
Published: | 5 min read

Written by: Niall Balfour, Chief Executive Officer at Tower Cold Chain. 

Moving Away From Single-Use in Pharmaceutical Packaging 

Increasing numbers of pharmaceutical companies and their third-party logistics partners are now prioritising sustainability in their manufacturing processes and also in the transportation of their products. As more organisations follow suit the popularity of single-use packaging is on the decline within the industry. In contrast, there is a rising preference for long-term solutions, particularly in the context of creating a more sustainable cold chain that incorporates reusable pharmaceutical containers. 

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