Over the years, more and more countries are trying to create sustainable innovations, for example this innovative invention that the sun follows. But this time comes innovation from Spain where one of the most important and well -known industries has decided to take an unexpected turn in the direction of sustainability, but what is it about?
The tree of renewable energy
Looking for energies that protect our planet, renewable energies are increasingly prevented and have become popular as friendly and sustainable options that do not contaminate.
Although they are popular and useful, Changing renewable energetic is a major challenge for humanity. This is why researchers are trying to create more and more innovations that include this type of energy in everything, from complex processes to daily activities.
With this goal in mind, Spain has taken a radical turn in one of the most important industries: the pharmaceutical industry, but what happened?
It happens 70% of the energy used by Spain pharmacies is renewable energy. And they work on different goals, so that all their products are green.
From polluting substance to admirable industry
Pharmaceutical companies have raised their dedication to our planet because they were before one of the sectors that is most infected, right? But a new AFI advice report has shown that the effort to change things has not been in vain.
The change in the direction of green energies has caused A huge decrease in CO2 emissions, They are measured on the basis of the amount of carbon dioxide that is spent per million euros in added value generated by these companies.
An average Spanish company is currently publishing 157 tonnes of CO2 to generate a million euros added value, while a pharmacist now only broadcasts 64 tons! A remarkable difference!
Change is not only energy: there is much more!
To the surprise of many, the reduction in the environmental footprint of the pharmaceutical industry is not only limited to energy, but also includes waste reduction and low -carbon purposes of medicines
To achieve this, different strategies are used, one of them is to implement Ecodiseño in the drug containers and thanks to this 1700 tons of packaging materials per year are stored! And that’s not all, because we try strategically Reduce the impact of medicines But how is that done?
The change in the direction of green medicines
During the presentation of the report Héctor Tejeroresponsible for the health and climate of the Ministry of Health, revealed that the majority of the carbon footprint of health systems is indirect and, in the case of medicines, this They represent 20-30% of the carbon footprint of the health system of a country.
“More green drugs are needed to prevent fish that are addicted to methamphetamine” He noticed, but also explained that they will initially concentrate on inhalers, anesthetic gases and the introduction of environmental criteria in the reform of the law of medicines.
With regard to inhalers, Tejero has increased the option to use dry dust inhalers, so that it recognized that “A part can be replaced, but not all”. He also emphasized the importance of not demonizing the use of inhalers that stated that «You must clearly define in which cases the replacement is worthwhile«.
Regarding anesthetics, he announced that health will create a green anesthesia working group to reduce their footprint. And with regard to the introduction of environmental criteria in the reform of the Drug Act, this is still being analyzed.
“We don’t have such a detailed plan”he acknowledged, but “Our goal is that the environmental impact of the drug is taken into account as a criterion for the rational use of medicines”
Then explained how important it is “Define an environmental impact stand of a medicine. And all this is always the clinical criteria, delivery and patient safety ».
An industry that is committed to the planet
As you can see, the pharmaceutical industry has completely changed, from one of the most polluting industries to one of the most dedicated to our planet and the results of this change have been great.
The change in cleaner energies, the creative ideas of Ecodesign and of course the transition to green medicines, leave The pharmaceutical industry as a leader in sustainability And we hope that the other industries will also follow their example.
In conclusion, the great progress of the pharmaceutical industry has made an example to follow, as happened with this curious country that lives in the seventeenth century. His dedication to our planet is admirable and shows us that if it is possible to evolve sustainably.