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A GREENPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE CONTRACEPTIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

A GREENPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE CONTRACEPTIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT. John W Townsend Green Contraception Working Group RHSC Membership Meeting, Paris October 4-5, 2012. Overview. Background What is green contraception? The green contraception life cycle Challenges Next Steps.

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A GREENPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE CONTRACEPTIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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  1. A GREENPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE CONTRACEPTIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT John W Townsend Green Contraception Working Group RHSC Membership Meeting, Paris October 4-5, 2012

  2. Overview • Background • What is green contraception? • The green contraception life cycle • Challenges • Next Steps

  3. Background • November 2011 meeting convened by Reproductive Health Technologies Project and Population Council • Working Group also includes NIH, EPA, USAID, PATH, an Academic, Environmental Advocate, Health Provider, Philanthropist • The greenprint – A conceptual framework for a green contraceptive research and development (R&D) agenda

  4. What is Green Contraception?

  5. Green Contraception Life Cycle

  6. Concept & Design • Can products be designed to: • Minimize the number of times a client needs to use the product? • Enable the reuse of the materials, use of biodegradable applicators or minimal consumables? • Increase bodily absorption of API? • Meet regulatory requirements for safety, efficacy and quality

  7. Resources & Materials • Innovation in material design and production • Efficient use of resources • Creation and use of biodegradable and eco-friendly materials

  8. Manufacturing • Processes manufacturers could adopt to reduce the environmental impact of production, e.g. water, energy, bi-products • Regulatory requirements for safety and quality • Manufacturer incentives to adopt greener practices

  9. Packaging & Transport • Environmentally-friendly shipping, storage and shelf life • Change the packaging or “final product” • Less packaging • Easily recyclable or biodegradable • Mitigate the effects of supply chain elements on the environment and product waste

  10. Consumer Utilization • Expectations • Purchasing power: procurement systems as well as end clients • Willingness to pay • Ability and interest to use

  11. Waste & Disposal • Unused products • Disposal or reuse of product packaging • Device disposal • Pharmaceutical compounds

  12. Challenges • Cost • Sustainable financing • Regulatory requirements • Knowledge and expertise

  13. Next Steps • Expand the Circle: Contraception, 2013 • Cost-benefit Landscape Analysis • Green chemistry and manufacturing • Understand incentive structures • Influence current Research & Development • Seek quick wins and long-term impacts for sustainability

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