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Understanding the feasibility and environmental effectiveness of a pilot postal inhaler recovery and recycling scheme

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Understanding the feasibility and environmental effectiveness of a pilot postal inhaler recovery and recycling scheme

A. Murphy, D. Howlett, et al.

This research by Anna Murphy, David Howlett, Aaron Gowson, and Harriet Lewis evaluates the innovative Take AIR postal inhaler recovery and recycling scheme in Leicester, showcasing its feasibility and notable CO2 savings. Discover how this initiative could pave the way for impactful environmental strategies!

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Abstract
This paper assesses the feasibility and environmental effectiveness of a postal inhaler recovery and recycling scheme, Take AIR, run across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland for 12 months. The scheme collected 20,049 inhalers, mostly pMDIs (77%), resulting in an estimated 119.3 tonnes of CO2 emission savings. The study demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of a postal approach, suggesting it could be a foundation for broader initiatives.
Publisher
npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
Published On
Jan 21, 2023
Authors
Anna Murphy, David Howlett, Aaron Gowson, Harriet Lewis
Tags
inhaler recycling
environmental impact
postal scheme
CO2 savings
feasibility study

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