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Reducing, not just offsetting, our carbon emissions<\/h2>\n

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Inhaler Recycling <\/h2>\n

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Inhaler recycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In October 2020, the NHS announced its ambition to become the world\u2019s first healthcare system to commit to reaching carbon net zero; an ambition set in response to the growing threat to health posed by climate change.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inhaler recycling is one area Chiesi can focus on in support of the NHS\u2019 ambition to achieve a net zero carbon footprint. Approximately 73 million inhalers are used in the UK every year.2,3<\/sup> A very high proportion of inhalers end up in landfill, and if any residual propellant leaks out, this can remain in the atmosphere for up to 270 years.3\u20135<\/sup> The release of residual propellant can account for up to 25% of the life cycle of CO2<\/sub> emissions of an inhaler, and the plastic casing is generally not recycled, further adding to the carbon footprint.4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All used inhalers should be returned to a pharmacy to be disposed of safely<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Inhalers should not be put in waste bins. Landfill disposal is harmful to the environment both in material waste and in greenhouse gas emissions as the residual gas from canisters is released to the atmosphere<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of local recycling schemes available across the UK, including:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n