Recycling of medicines

Environmental responsibility

Authors

  • Karla Moreira Vieira Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Fabiana Aparecida Lobo Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Anderson Louzada Miranda Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Calliana Azevedo Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Keisyanne Santos Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Lorena Silva Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Matheus Santos Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Ricardo Almeida Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Suzane Torres Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Thayza Cruz Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Rafaela Cunha Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
  • Savio Correa Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30712/guara.v2i2.9829

Keywords:

Disposal of medicines, Health, Environment

Abstract

This paper reports a matter of concern related to the preservation of the environment and public health: the indiscriminate disposal of medicines (remedies) household waste, surface water and landfills. These drugs are considered micro-organic contaminants that bring serious harm to human health and the environment. For lack of information the population ends up having attitudes that enhance further the various problems that this can cause indiscriminate disposal. Within this context, attitudes are proposed simple but of great benefit to the environment and public health: the recycling of drugs, the same correct destination and public awareness of this issue.

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Published

22-09-2025

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How to Cite

MOREIRA VIEIRA, Karla et al. Recycling of medicines: Environmental responsibility. Guará Journal, [S. l.], v. 2, n. 2, p. 69–75, 2025. DOI: 10.30712/guara.v2i2.9829. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufes.br/guara/article/view/9829. Acesso em: 25 feb. 2026.

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