- Centor

A greener today, and even greener tomorrow

Sustainability

Focus on priorities

For us, as a Gerresheimer company, sustainability is more than just managing emissions and energy consumption. We strive for a balanced and wide-ranging commitment to sustainability, focussing on what is most important to us. We care about the climate and global warming, use resources in a sustainable way, develop sustainable products, are a responsible employer and a good citizen in our local communities. 

Find out more about the Gerresheimer sustainability strategy here.

Implementation of green initiatives

Today, as a leader in sustainability and eco-friendly ways of helping our environment, Centor has implemented the following green initiatives:

  • First to market a liquid oval using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycled resin

  • Prescription vial closures packed in cases without inner bags to significantly reduce waste

  • Liquid ovals tumbled packed to reduce waste

  • Establishing partnerships to fully recapture all raw materials

Strategies in development

Tomorrow, strategies in development include:

  • Programs to reclaim and recycle prescription vials

  • Vials made from FDA approved post-consumer recycled polypropylene

  • Manufacturing products using resins derived from renewable and compostable resources