GSK Malaysia’s #GiveBack Campaign Promotes Responsible Disposal of Medical Waste

GSK Malaysia launches second phase of #GiveBack campaign for responsible disposal of medical waste. The campaign collects used asthma inhalers and medicine blister packs to prevent environmental contamination. Expanded partnerships increase collection points for convenience. GSK aims for net zero impact on climate and net positive impact on nature by 2030.

Dr Jonathan Pan, Vice President & General Manager of GSK Malaysia & Brunei says: “As part of our commitment to global sustainability, GSK is dedicated to achieving net zero impact on climate and net positive impact on nature by 2030.

“Our #GiveBack campaign supports these goals by offering the Malaysian public a convenient way to dispose of their used inhalers and leftover medicine blister packs responsibly, lessening their impact to our environment.

The #GiveBack campaign

“In June of last year, we started the pilot phase with our first campaign partner BIG Pharmacy and now with additional partner pharmacies and healthcare groups, we look forward to the expansion of this programme and participation of the Malaysian public in #GiveBack.”

Healthcare waste contributes to landfill waste and carbon emissions. Improper disposal of inhalers releases greenhouse gases and leftover medication can contaminate the environment.

Proper disposal is crucial. Art installation using discarded blister packs and inhalers raises awareness. #GiveBack bins in partner pharmacies and hospitals accept medical waste. Roving Truck roadshow allows drop-offs. Join the campaign for a sustainable future.

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Gallery Photo Captions

Photo 1: From left to right: Jessica Peggy Riekert from Team Dream Team and Asrizal Razali, Programme Director of The Design School, Taylor’s University; Dr Jonathan Pan, Vice President & General Manager of GSK Malaysia & Brunei and David Lin, Director, Communications, Government Affairs, & Strategic Customer Solutions, GSK Malaysia & Brunei revealing the art installation made of used inhalers and medicine blister packs to create awareness about the impact of medical waste on the environment during the launch of the GSK #GiveBack Campaign Phase 2 recently.

Photo 2: Official launch of GSK #GiveBack Campaign Phase 2. From left to right: - Jessica Peggy Riekert from Team Dream Team, Taylor’s University – Asrizal Razali, Programme Director of The Design School, Taylor’s University - David Lin, Director, Communications, Government Affairs, & Strategic Customer Solutions, GSK Malaysia & Brunei - Dr Jonathan Pan, Vice President & General Manager of GSK Malaysia & Brunei - Professor Amrahi Buang, President of Malaysian Pharmacists Society - Ph Lim En Ni, Chief Pharmacist, Alpro Pharmacy - Ricky Lim, General Manager, Sunway Multicare Pharmacy - Loo Jooi Leng, Marketing & CSR Director, CARiNG Pharmacy - Loh Hey King, Director, Health Lane Pharmacy - Lee Meng Chuan, Chief Executive Officer, BIG Pharmacy