A new pharmacy in Antigonish is setting a goal to reduce the amount of plastic medical waste
The Apothecary’s building was transformed from offices to its pharmacy and retail space in just nine months. The owners took on most of the demolition and renovation themselves. (contributed)
produced in Nova Scotia. Teasdale Apothecary, co-founded and owned by sisters and Antigonish natives Miranda and Alicia Teasdale opened Thursday at 65 Beech Hill Road.
Director of Clinical Services Miranda Teasdale says one way it is reducing waste is a voluntary exchangeable glass vial program, which swaps and reuses pill containers for prescriptions; a first for Nova Scotia
Teasdale hopes this will help put a small dent in the amount of pharmaceutical plastic in the
A selection of the Apothecary’s low-zero waste sustainable lifestyle products, such as several biodegradable bamboo options (Contributed)
province’s waste stream and encourage residents to consider other ways to reduce plastic consumption.
The pharmacy also has over-the-counter products and sustainable, low-zero waste health and lifestyle alternatives; such as plastic-free ovulation and pregnancy tests, shampoo and conditioner bars and bulk refillable personal and household products.