The project “Save the Earth-dispose pharmaceutical waste smartly” is an Erasmus+ initiative in the field of adult education, realized within the framework of the small partnership program. The project has been approved for financing by the European Union and is being implemented in the period from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2027. It was developed in response to the growing environmental challenges and public health risks associated with improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste, with a focus on improving knowledge, skills and practices in local communities through education and collaboration.
The project is implemented through a partnership between pharmaceutical associations from Serbia and Croatia: the Association of Pharmacists of the Nišav-Pirot Region, the Association for the Promotion of the Development of Pharmacists and a Healthy Life Progressus. Our team consists of recognized experts in the fields of pharmacotherapy, pharmacology, toxicology, social pharmacy and pharmaceutical practice, with extensive experience in education and community work. The project is managed by prof. Dr. Aleksandra Catić Đorđević.
Our Vision
A society in which pharmacists lead activities to protect public health and the environment, and citizens, with their support, responsibly manage pharmaceutical waste and thereby contribute to the preservation of the environment for future generations.
Our Mission
Improvement of environmental protection and public health through education and empowerment of pharmacists and citizens for rational, safe and responsible management of pharmaceutical waste.
We want to encourage permanent changes in behavior through knowledge, cooperation and practical tools, improve everyday practice in pharmacies and contribute to a sustainable and healthy environment for everyone.
Our goals
Development of customized educational materials and tools: Creation of guides, brochures, video materials and digital tools that provide clear instructions for the proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
Education of parents of children under 12 years of age and patients who administer more than five medications: Increasing the level of knowledge among parents of children under 12 years of age and patients who administer more than five medications about the risks of inadequate medication storage.
Motivation for proper disposal: Encouraging citizens not to throw unused, unnecessary and expired medicines in municipal waste, but to bring them to pharmacies for safe destruction.
Strengthening the role of pharmacists: Improving the motivation and competence of pharmacists as a key subject in the rational management of pharmaceutical waste.