In 2005, when Roche (Pharmaceuticals) launched its once-monthly osteoporosis medication, Boniva (ibrandronate sodium), the company based its packaging decision on materials that would enable it to meet a very tight production deadline. Roche chose recyclable polypropylene packaging materials for its product wallet card because these materials worked best on existing production equipment.
Successful sustainable packaging project
Sustainable Outlook reader Carmen Corrado, vice president of pharma manufacturing for Roche Pharmaceuticals, submitted the following story about a successful sustainable packaging project. (Sustainable Outlook encourages reader submissions)
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