Building a Smarter, Safer, and Greener Future Through AI-Powered Pharmaceutical Waste Management
PharmaEco is an AI-driven social enterprise addressing the urgent challenge of pharmaceutical waste and packaging management in Nigeria. We combine innovation, community engagement, and environmental responsibility to ensure the safe collection, recycling, and eco-friendly disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
How We Are Pioneering The Future Of Pharmaceutical Waste Management
PharmaEco is a pioneering initiative tackling the growing problem of pharmaceutical waste and packaging disposal in Nigeria. We leverage AI technology, education, and partnerships to create an efficient, safe, and eco-friendly system for the collection, recycling, and disposal of unused, expired, or contaminated medicines and packaging materials including blister packs, cartons, leaflets, plastics, tubes and others.
Our platform connects households, pharmacies, hospitals, and regulatory bodies to ensure that pharmaceutical waste is properly handled and that recyclable materials are repurposed to reduce pollution and promote circular economy practices. Through PharmaEcoBot, our AI-powered assistant on WhatsApp, users can instantly: Locate nearby collection points, learn how to dispose of waste safely, get instant recycling updates and health education tips and report improper disposal or environmental hazards
Our vision is to lead Nigeria and Africa toward a future where pharmaceutical waste and packaging are managed responsibly and sustainably fostering a cleaner, healthier, and circular economy.
How PharmaEco Aligned With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
We prevents drug misuse and contamination through AI-powered awareness tools that promote safe disposal practices.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
By ensuring proper collection and recycling, we prevent pharmaceutical residues and packaging microplastics from polluting water bodies.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
PharmaEco creates green jobs and youth-led entrepreneurship in waste collection, sorting, recycling, and logistics.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
We champion circular economy principles by recycling blister packs, cartons, tubes, leaflets and plastics from pharmaceutical packagings.
SDG 13: Climate Action
By diverting pharmaceutical and packaging waste from landfills and incineration, we reduce carbon emissions and environmental toxicity.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
We help protect marine ecosystems from toxic waste, aluminum, and plastic residues originating from discarded pharmaceutical materials.
SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals
We collaborate with pharmacies, hospitals, recyclers, tech institutions and regulatory agencies to achieve large-scale impact in sustainability and health.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
We prevents drug misuse and contamination through AI-powered awareness tools that promote safe disposal practices.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
By ensuring proper collection and recycling, we prevent pharmaceutical residues and packaging microplastics from polluting water bodies.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
PharmaEco creates green jobs and youth-led entrepreneurship in waste collection, sorting, recycling, and logistics.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
We champion circular economy principles by recycling blister packs, cartons, tubes, leaflets and plastics from pharmaceutical packagings.
SDG 13: Climate Action
By diverting pharmaceutical and packaging waste from landfills and incineration, we reduce carbon emissions and environmental toxicity.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
We help protect marine ecosystems from toxic waste, aluminum, and plastic residues originating from discarded pharmaceutical materials.
SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals
We collaborate with pharmacies, hospitals, recyclers, tech institutions and regulatory agencies to achieve large-scale impact in sustainability and health.
Why Choose PharmaEco For Your Pharmaceutical Waste Management
Eco-Friendly Recycling & Disposal
We recycle and dispose of pharmaceutical waste including empty blister packs, cartons, plastics and others responsibly.
AI-Powered Guidance
Our AI chatbot, PharmaBot, provides 24/7 guidance for individuals and pharmacies on proper disposal methods and environmental safety.
Technology-Driven
Our digital platform ensures traceable and transparent waste collection and recycling.
Regulatory Compliance
We align with environmental and health standards for proper waste and packaging recycling.
Health Protection
By collecting and recycling packaging waste, we reduce pollution and prevent harm to communities.
Collaborative Network
We link recyclers, hospitals, and pharmacies for a sustainable circular ecosystem.
What People Are Saying About PharmaEco
"PharmaEco made it so easy for our hospital to safely dispose of expired medicines. I’m glad there’s finally a structured solution for this in Nigeria"
Pharm. Lanre Adebayo
Principal Pharmacist, Well-Land General Hospital
"I never knew throwing unused drugs in the dustbin was dangerous until I found PharmaEco. Now, I just drop them at the nearest collection point"
Tunde Balogun
Resident, Surulere
"Our pharmacy joined PharmaEco’s program, and it’s been a smooth process. We also educate our customers about safe disposal"
Pharm. (Dr.). Yetunde Olaniyi
Pharmacy Owner, MediAir Pharmacy, Lekki
"The awareness PharmaEco creates about pharmaceutical waste is eye-opening. It’s a great step toward a cleaner Nigeria."
Mr. Femi Ajayi
Environmental Health Officer, Lagos Mainland
"PharmaEco’s collection initiative is a game changer for public health and environmental protection in Lagos"
Dr. Segun Adeola
Public Health Consultant, Victoria Island
How We Are Redefining Access To Pharmaceutical Waste Through Knowledge
Explore inspiring stories, innovations, and AI-driven insights on pharmaceutical waste recycling, sustainability, and community-driven environmental action. Pharmaceutical waste safe disposal can be complex to navigate, so we work hard to provide answers to the questions you may have.
Need Help In Managing Your Pharmaceutical Waste? Chat With PharmaEcoBot, Our Smart AI Assistant
PharmaEcoBot is accessible via WhatsApp to guide households, pharmacies, hospitals, and regulatory bodies to ensure that pharmaceutical waste is properly handled and that recyclable materials are repurposed to reduce pollution and promote circular economy practices.
