New member of Blister Pack Collective

PA Consulting and PulPac have the Blister Pack Collective to reduce the use of non-recyclable plastics in packaging for over-the-counter and prescription medicines through cross-industry collaboration. The project brings companies from the pharmaceutical, consumer health and FMCG sectors together, progress towards a world with more sustainable tablet packaging, that are free from problematic plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

„When a leading company like Haleon validates our technology, it is proof of the innovative strength of dry moulded fibre worldwide. When we join forces, we can move faster and tackle challenges together and effectively. When we founded PulPac, we set out to replace single-use plastics on a large scale by building an ecosystem of innovators around dry moulded fibre. We are delighted that this vision has become a reality and is being embraced by the industry.“

Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac

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The two companies launched the initiative and developed the underlying technology for the blister packs after Haleon took the initiative. This created a Functioning dry moulded fibre tablet blister packaging developed. The introduction of dry moulded fibre tablet packaging could help to save 100,000 tonnes of plastic packaging for medicines every year.

Dry moulded fibre technology minimises CO₂-emissions - they leaves a 90 per cent lower CO₂-footprint as wet moulded alternatives - and requires minimal water consumption. It enables the production of versatile tablet packaging that is comparable to PVC packaging in terms of design and number of tablets.

„We are delighted to announce renowned global consumer health company Haleon as a founding partner of the Blister Pack Collective. Fibre-based blister packaging offers a versatile, tangible and scalable alternative for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. It can effectively replace existing, widely used and environmentally damaging PVC packaging. By working with leading brand partners such as Haleon, we can accelerate development and have a significant and rapid impact on reducing plastic waste on a global scale.“

Jamie Stone, PulPac Design and Innovation Manager at PA Consulting

The collective is an element of PA Consulting and PulPac's mission to use dry moulded fibre to transforming renewable plant fibres into a wide range of sustainable packaging and products. Dry moulded fibre offers a better environmental footprint than single-use plastics at comparable speed, scalability and cost.

As a global brand development partner for dry moulded fibre technology, PA Consulting works closely with renowned brands to develop customised packaging and product solutions. As part of its collective approach, PA Consulting works with multiple brand partners to tackle global and industry-wide sustainability challenges and make a positive impact on the world through collective action.

„Haleon wants to play a leading role in shaping a future for healthcare packaging that is more sustainable and easier to use for all consumers. We are therefore delighted that an initial part of the joint development work that Haleon has begun with PA Consulting and PulPac is being expanded and made more effective through the creation of the Blister Pack Collective. Through this initiative, we aim to work with other brands in healthcare and other sectors to develop new packaging solutions using alternative materials that support the circular economy.“

Alex James Orchard, Head of R&D Packaging at Haleon

Source: PulPac