RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Diplomat
Pharmacy, the largest independent provider of specialty pharmacy
services in the United States, has
committed to moving their cold chain shipments away from EPS foam
by utilizing TemperPack's ClimaCell™ insulating technology.
ClimaCell coolers are fully curbside recyclable alongside
cardboard. TemperPack manufactures these paper-based materials that
ship flat, saving space both in transit and in Diplomat's
facilities.
ClimaCell is the first certified recyclable shipping cooler of
its kind with thermal performance equivalent to that of EPS on an
inch for inch basis. The new coolers maintain strict temperature
requirements for these life-saving medicines whether its 2-8°C, CRT
or deep freeze and have been validated under the stringent ISTA
protocols.
In addition to being curbside recyclable, ClimaCell is also a
much less energy intensive cooler to make. By transitioning to the
new ClimaCell coolers, over the next year Diplomat will have
diverted a CO2 emissions equivalent to burning over 3.3
million pounds of coal.
"One way to evaluate a company's commitment to its customers is
to watch how they handle the details - like packaging. To the
consumer, getting the small things right really matters," commented
Patrick Burke, Vice President,
Commercial Operations at TemperPack. "We love Diplomat's commitment
to supporting patients with personal interaction at every step, and
this packaging innovation is yet another manifestation of how they
elevate patient care."
While packaging fills 1/3 of US landfill space, consumers and
regulators are rightfully applying pressure to businesses to do
their part for the environment and companies like Diplomat are
leading the way. "We are inspired to go to work for our
customers' customers and when we heard the positive impact the
ClimaCell coolers had on these patients' lives, our jobs become
easier," said James McGoff,
Co-founder at TemperPack.
About TemperPack
Founded in 2015, TemperPack solves
thermal packaging problems through sustainable design. The company
was born out of a desire to reduce the amount of unsustainable
packaging that correlated with the rising world of e-commerce
delivery. They specialize in bringing custom solutions for clients
to scale in the perishable food and life sciences industries.
Today, TemperPack operates two facilities
in Virginia and Nevada and is rapidly expanding
its reach in the perishable and cold-chain shipping market, all
with the goal of reducing the amount of packaging that ends up in
landfills. For more information, visit temperpack.com.
About Diplomat
Diplomat (NYSE: DPLO) is the
nation's largest independent provider of specialty pharmacy and
infusion services. Diplomat helps people with complex and chronic
health conditions in all 50 states, partnering with payers,
providers, hospitals, manufacturers, and more. Rooted in this
patient care expertise, Diplomat also serves payers through
CastiaRx, a leading specialty benefit manager, and offers tailored
solutions for healthcare innovators through EnvoyHealth. Diplomat
opened its doors in 1975 as a neighborhood pharmacy with one
essential tenet: "Take good care of patients and the rest falls
into place." Today, that tradition continues — always focused on
improving patient care. For more information,
visit diplomat.is.
Contact: John Briney,
john.briney@temperpack.com
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