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- Title
Transforming Diabetes Supplies in the Prison System: An Example of Environmental Social Innovation.
- Authors
Moura, Pedro Henrique Macedo; Silva, Deise Maria Rego Rodrigues; Silva, Eloia Emanuelly Dias; de Souza, Jessiane Bispo; Barreto, Marina dos Santos; Santos, Ronaldy Santana; de Jesus, Pamela Chaves; Santos, Leticia Milena Machado dos; Santana, Lucas Alves da Mota; Guimarães, Adriana Gibara; Borges, Lysandro Pinto
- Abstract
Background: The disposal of plastic material has been gaining negative attention due to its impact on the environment and people's health. Insulin pens used by people living with diabetes are disposed of through landfills or incineration, negatively impacting the environment and generating costs for the state. Methods: In an attempt to reduce the disposal of plastic in the environment and reduce disposal costs, the "Insulinadiamor" project was created, which uses handicrafts as a means of re-socializing women deprived of their liberty. In this project, female inmates in the state of Sergipe turn insulin pens into ballpoint pens. Results: During the year 2022, 2000 insulin pens were transformed into ballpoint pens. We estimate a loss of around USD 37,150.28 for the state due to the inappropriate use of medicines, which was reflected in the return of complete insulins. In addition, by avoiding landfill or incineration of the plastic content collected, we contributed to an estimated saving of almost USD 603.91 for the state and more than 80 kg of CO2-equivalent emissions. Conclusions: This project brings a sustainable and transformative approach involving financial savings, rehabilitation of inmates, and contribution to the environment. It also raises the importance of creating more sustainable initiatives to reduce plastic waste in the health sector and other areas.
- Subjects
SERGIPE (Brazil); SOCIAL innovation; PRISON system; INSULIN therapy; PEOPLE with diabetes; PLASTIC scrap; MEDICAL supplies; LANDFILL gases; INSULIN pumps
- Publication
Sustainability (2071-1050), 2024, Vol 16, Issue 1, p452
- ISSN
2071-1050
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/su16010452