[ECO]Making Health Care Healthier For The Environment

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Making health care healthier for the environment.

From LinkedIn friends to business partners: How we started Parcel Health, our sustainable medication packaging co.

My co-founder Melinda’s journey to combat plastic waste began in her home country of Malaysia, where she witnessed the detrimental effects of plastic buildup, much of which was exported from the ******* States. Her passion for environmental sustainability accompanied her to the University of Michigan, where she obtained her PharmD and decided to act on her frustration with plastic waste in the pharmacy.

This decision led her to stumble upon my LinkedIn profile, as I had independently developed a concept for a reusable prescription vial made of stainless steel. Our shared goals and vision for a more sustainable healthcare system began long before she sent me that first LinkedIn message in 2019. It only made sense that we joined forces, which was the start of

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— a company committed to addressing global healthcare challenges through innovative product design.

Parcel Health’s first product, the

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, a 100% paper recyclable and compostable alternative to plastic pill bottles currently in 40+ pharmacies throughout the U.S. and Canada, launched in 2022. Now, our women-owned company is releasing its second product, the

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— the only paper vial on the market for pharmacies. Engineered from sustainably sourced paper, the

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protects medication with a recyclable and water-resistant inner lining. The proprietary Capdapter

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Together, we remain dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare industry. We develop sustainable healthcare packaging products, striving to create a cultural shift in the space, particularly in pharmacies. Our mission is to spread awareness, share our innovative solutions, and reduce plastic waste in the healthcare sector.

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