Deterra Drug Deactivation System is launching new Plant-Based Pouches for medication deactivation and disposal. Using organic activated carbon, Deterra Pouches are meant to be a simple option for safely eliminating leftover medications to reduce drug abuse and negative environmental impact by keeping potent pharmaceuticals out of the watershed and landfills. Drug Deactivation System Allows Patients to Safely Dispose of Opioids at Home. These Plant-Based Pouches:

Use proprietary MAT12 Molecular Adsorption Technology to deactivate leftover medications using activated carbon
Are USDA Certified, 50% or more bio-based, and have earned the I’m green™ plastic certification,
Are manufactured in a factory built to LEED® Silver sustainable building guidelines on equipment designed to be powered by 100% wind-generated electrical energy,
Are printed using an expanded color gamut process to reduce ink consumption and waste production,
Are created to contain a smaller percentage of plastic when disposed of,
Are safe to place in the normal household trash after deactivation,
And are meant to provide a convenient, immediate, and environmentally sound alternative to flushing.