Panel Discussion on Circular economy in pharma packaging and labelling- A moral and business imperative | PPL Conclave 2024

Panelists in this video:
+ Gagan Deep, Former Head Packaging Development, Himalaya Wellness Company (Moderator)
+ Anindya Munshi, VP and Head-Packaging, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
+ Soumyanath Mishra, Associate VP & Head-Packaging Development, Mankind Research Centre
+ Anahita Karande, Head – Packaging Development & Procurement, Alembic Pharmaceuticals
+ Sivaji Chakraborty, Head – Packaging Development, Fresenius Kabi
+ Bhupesh Mittal, Global Packaging & Design Manager, Bayer

Key Highlights:
[+] Sustainability in pharma packaging is an important aspect and will continue to gain prominence in the coming years

[+] Use of recycled material for primary packaging is also possible. The middle layer or last layer of primary packaging can be made of recycled material after it passes stringent stress tests. But, this is subject to regulatory approvals

[+] Optimising packaging can help reduce costs as well as promote sustainability

[+] Replacing materials like PVC which are widely used but not great in terms of sustainability requires investment in eco-friendly material and technology

[+] Product environment footprint (PEF) and organisation environment footprint (OEF) should also be considerations while selecting suppliers of packaging