Hephame Group teaches how to recycle drugs and cosmetics correctly

The medications, to the sigre point

It usually happens: leave a medication halfway and, when you see its box again, realize that it was expired.What can be done in that case?Almost all pharmacies have a SIGRE point, a special container created to correctly close the life cycle of a medication.

The medications, to the sigre point

In addition to expired medications or that are no longer necessary, at the SIGRE points you can recycle your empty boxes and containers, preloaded syringes and insulin pens.However, they are not suitable for recycling other elements such as other needles, thermometers, gauze or masks, which have their own recycling method according to each case.

Are these cosmetics expired?

First, it is important to know what the useful life of each cosmetic is, whether or not to parapharmacy.In general, they have a logo -Similance to an open jar- in which a number is usually indicated by the months: 3, 6, 12 and 24 are the most common.

Grupo Hefame enseña cómo reciclar los fármacos y cosméticos correctamente

If that time has passed since it was first used, it is possible that the product has lost its effectiveness.This is especially important if cosmetic fulfills functions such as sun protection or some type of specific treatment.

According to the container, cosmetics will go to a container or other

In the case of cosmetics, recycling is also simple: it is enough to throw the excess product to the organic waste container, and look at the material with which the container is manufactured to deposit it in the corresponding container.

In the case of makeup, it is common to be stored in glass jars, if fluid;or plastic, if it is powders.In this sense, you have to recycle it just like any other container: green, if it is glass;or yellow, if it is a plastic or aluminum container -very used in spray cosmetics -.But if the container content is not finished, this remaining product goes to the gray container (organic matter).

Other actions by the environment

Choosing companies committed to the environment helps to generate a more sustainable environment.In this sense, Grupo Hefame turns to reduce energy consumption in its facilities, as well as the consumption of traditional fuels for others cleaner in the transport of drugs to pharmacies.

Hefame Group turns to reduce energy consumption

Following all the recycling and use tips, both cosmetics and medicines, and supporting sustainable suppliers such as Grupo Hefame, it is possible to take another step in favor of the environment.