Enviomentally Friendly Pill Bottle

Enviomentally Friendly Pill Bottle - open-source assistive technology working model by the TOM International Community community

About this project

The Prescription Paper Pill Bottle, a first of its kind, is 100% compostable and biodegradable. Its open-source design adheres to FDA regulations for durability, light, water, and child resistance. It’s available to any pharmacy for filling prescription tablets and capsules.

Once used then emptied, the paper bottle can be tossed into any compostable bin with its Rx label to decompose and be reused as fertilizer to safely replenish the soil in fields, gardens, and landscapes.

For further information and to watch the Assembly video, please see the resources section below.

The challenge

The challenge was based around the need to replace the plastic pill bottle used to fill prescription medications. 4-5 billion bottles made of polypropylene plastic are generated each year. But because they are so small, more than 90% of them end up in landfills and water dumps creating microparticles and toxic waste that devastate our planet.

Could we create a paper pill bottle that’s 100% compostable and biodegradable? A bottle that also meets FDA regulations for water, light, and child resistance? Once emptied, one that can easily be composted to help enrich the soil and replenish the earth?

Who it helps

Plastic pollution is having a negative effect on our air, oceans and wildlife population. We have the power to change it and create a positive impact on our planet through the usage of eco-friendly packaging.

How it works

THE PRESCRIPTION PAPER PILL BOTTLE from TOM Tikkun Olam Makers on Vimeo .

Download the Product File to find:

· 3D Modeling File of Bottle Design

· Design Schematic

· Paper Pill Instruction Manual: Overview, Materials, Design & Developing Instructions

· Bottle Imagery

The manufacturing of the paper bottle requires a medium level of technical skill to manufacture the product. Makers should be familiar with packaging design if necessary changes to the product files are desired. The Paper Pill Bottle requires precision cuts and folds. If you prefer to produce in bulk, consider using die-cut equipment, or contact businesses in your area. For more details, refer to the Paper Pill Instruction Manual.

Check out the following tutorial on how to fold the Paper Pill Bottle:

Paper Pill Bottle Folding VIdeo.mp4 from TOM Global on Vimeo .

Project details

The build files for Enviomentally Friendly Pill Bottle are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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