Pharmacists for the Environment Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Pharmacists for the Environment Australia

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 **CUT AND SNIP - it could save a life ** Increased disposable PPE use such as masks and gloves means more tangled trouble for our wildlife. Disposable masks create a contaminated un-recyclable plastic waste, a significant environmental issue. ... Cut up disposable gloves, snip straps on face masks before disposing to minimise wildlife getting caught. Consider safe alternatives that could be used or offered without compromising safety. https://www.ladbible.com//animals-rspca-rescue-gull-with-d

24.01.2022 How can I create a world where the natural environment is loved, respected and cared for? How can I be the change that is needed for this to occur? #sustainability #pharmacists #environment... Image and words: The Unbounded Spirit - Sofo Archon

24.01.2022 ABC Radio interview with PEA founder Grace Wong On the theme of How to be sick and green, the 11 minute podcast is an entertaining look at green pharmacy tips for consumers. Podcast available from the link below:... https://www.abc.net.au//first-aid-to-cure-sick-p/12059398 Note: Recorded 12 months ago, released this month! ABC Radio Australia #pharmacist #sustainability SHPA - The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

23.01.2022 Can these foil blisters be recycled? Like with regular recycling, we need to separate different materials. Unfortunately these blisters contain plastic and foil together, so unless you can separate at the moment the answer is likely no... However biodegradable blisters maybe becoming available! Hopefully coming to Australia soon. ... Thank you PEA follower Alexander Look for the question and image! Enjoy your day

23.01.2022 ZOONOSIS: the transfer of disease from animals to humans. Human behaviours are increasing the frequency and risk of zoonotic diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the interconnectedness between planet health and human health - we simply cannot have one without the other. ... More interesting information on this from the United Nations Environment Programme below: https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/04/1061082

22.01.2022 WAR ON WASTE https://www.abc.net.au//war-on-waste-hospital-was/11306376

19.01.2022 We’ve had technical challenges with receiving messages on Facebook. Now fixed. Thank you for your patience !We’ve had technical challenges with receiving messages on Facebook. Now fixed. Thank you for your patience !

17.01.2022 PEA wishes everyone a safe Easter at home, hopefully a few chocolate deliveries came your way! #Sustainability #easter #pharmacy

16.01.2022 Some helpful relief for those of you working hard on the front line of pharmacies across the country and need to do some shopping at Coles. https://www.sbs.com.au//health-workers-get-special-shoppin

15.01.2022 STAY SAFE MELBOURNE PEA wishes our Melbourne pharmacy colleagues the very best as their city returns to stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions. Photos courtesy of Julie Mirva Bambi (Thien) Sue and Komal... #Keepsafe #COVID19

08.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY As we celebrate our birth mothers, don’t forget Mother Earth, the nurturer and unforgiving provider to all of us. Everything we know and enjoy about living comes from her - food, air, warmth, nutrition, water, animals, plants.. ... Enjoy the day and beauty around you

07.01.2022 For PEA followers who use Terracycle - please see the link below for their latest update.

05.01.2022 SMILING MIND APP FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS How are you feeling today? As frontline pharmacists, all of you have been under unprecedented pressure over the last few months.... And, continue to nobly serve your communities. On World Meditation Day, Smiling Mind has released an App specially with the mental health of health professionals in mind. More info below. Take care and stay well

01.01.2022 A silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic Two month forced shut down of factories and human activities has been decreasing air pollution, and possibly saving lives in the process. https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-covid-19-is-doing-... #covid19 #environment #sustainabillty