The seven steps of eco-conception

For more than 10 years, EcoloPharm has invested in research and development to improve our processing protocols and reduce inputs in our manufacturing process. Energy-efficient equipment and a complete automation of our production line lead to greater productivity, a reduction in handling and a substantial reduction in carbon footprint by being energy efficient.

Our modern manufacturing methods have allowed us to develop a unique expertise in industrial processes in mass production and ultra-compact tool design.

The EcoloPharm plant is located in Quebec, Canada permitting for a reduced energetic footprint of our industrial processes seeing that the region is a worldwide authority on hydroelectric power.

Hydroelectric power is considered to be a renewable energy source and emits 52 times less GHG than fossil fuel energy sources such as natural gas, oil and coal (See:  http://www.hydroquebec.com/a-propos/notre-energie.html).

The design of our products allows for a 30% reduction in plastic needed during production. The cap and vial are molded in a single piece permitting thinner walls and eliminating all worker manipulation during assembly.

EcoloPharm has also consolidated the quantity of vial formats down to 4 sizes in each product line[1] optimizing production and inventory logistics and significantly reducing our carbon footprint. Our vials are polyvalent in that they have child-resistant and senior friendly capabilities.

Model consolidations and multi-functional products streamline work sequences and enable more efficient inventory management.

[1] Our competition offers 12.

Thanks to rigorous polymer selection, we are able to mold products at much lower temperatures greatly reducing our energy consumption.

The Ecolo-Vial products are automatically closed during production hindering any risk of contamination. This closing process has also eliminated the need for plastic bags in the packaging of our products.

In order to reduce the use of unnecessary resources such as carboard packaging, we maximized the number of Ecolo-Vial units per box. Our packing boxes are made from post-consumer recycled carton that respect FSC standards.

Life cycle analysis (LCA) takes into account all environmental aspects related to the design of a product; Beginning with the extraction of raw materials, the transformation, transport, processing, product use and finally the end of life (recycling, reuse or upgrading).

LCA is a standardized evaluation method (ISO 14040 and 14044 and GHG Protocol) that assesses a products’ environmental impacts based on a series of established criteria. LCA compares the environmental impacts of comparable products on the market. Our LCA has shown that EcoloPharm products generate 60% less CO2 compared to those presently available on the Canadian market.