'Green Pharmacy' integrated curriculum for a Holistic Learning

07.09.25 07:06 PM - By sahipprogramme

    The commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with the syllabus revolving around environmental sustainability. Emphasis can be laid upon the wider and global scope of solutions that enhance the well-being of users through educative forums. 


      Introduction 

        Academics play a crucial role in one's overall well-being. The environment today requires awareness and consistent edification that will help in sound knowledge. The field of pharmacy in India involves  a subject 'Pharmacognosy' as part of its academics. 


      Specimen

       This section supports the title statement and the interpretation. 


                                            

    
      Initiatives
    The Vaagdevi Pharmacy College campus features eco-friendly infrastructure in the form of Rainwater harvesting systems, Solar panels, and Energy-efficient lighting. 
    They promote waste reduction and recycling, and encourage sustainable practices among students and staff.
    They strive to minimize their carbon footprint and promote a healthy environment.
    They aim to further enhance their sustainability initiatives and contribute to a greener future. 

      Eco-learning 
  • Green Pharmacy: Toma and Crişan (2018) defined Green Pharmacy as “The sum of all measures that should be taken to minimize the environmental     impact of pharmaceuticals”. Two important concepts are part of these measures: Green Chemistry Principles and Product Stewardship.
  • Pharmacognosy: It is the study of natural medicines, derived from sources like plants, animals, and microorganisms, and their chemical, biological, and physical properties. This applied science involves identifying, isolating, characterizing, and standardizing these natural products for therapeutic uses. Key activities include the analysis of active ingredients, development of quality standards, and the scientific study of traditional medicines and their applications

      Eco-takeaways:

       This section refers to  knowledge that one can implement in day-to-day life. From the above article, we conclude the following aspects. 

            - Organizations should involve students and staff on a consistent basis in the eco-welfare activities of the campus.
            - The gradual impact of these activities should be recorded and studied for an improvement study over a period of time. 
            - The technical subject as part of the curriculum speaks volumes of how sustainability can be integrated into mindsets of young students. 
   
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