Parcel Health

Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2025
Introducing Tully Tube, the world's first and only paper-based pill bottle.

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03/13/2026

Recycling pill bottles sounds like the obvious sustainable choice, but many plastic pill bottles are too small to be properly captured by recycling machinery and can literally slip through the cracks during sorting. Less than 1% are actually recycled. Even when recycled, amber plastic has limited value and can only be recycled a few times before the material quality degrades.

🗞️ Our paper packaging, on the other hand, can be recycled many more times and supports a more circular lifecycle. That’s why we’re rethinking pharmacy packaging with solutions like the Tully Tube.
Learn more at https://www.parcelhealth.co/contact-us

03/09/2026

As sustainability becomes a priority across healthcare, packaging choices are under more scrutiny than ever. Especially when it comes to so-called bioplastics materials many of us accept as “green” at face value.

The reality? Many bioplastics still:
• Require industrial composting facilities that aren’t widely accessible
• Contaminate recycling streams due to look-alike materials

The materials we choose have downstream effects on community health, environmental exposure, and long-term sustainability. In our latest blog, we unpack the and explore why many “eco-friendly” plastics may not be the complete solution healthcare needs.
🔗 Read the full blog here : www.parcelhealth.co/blog/the-bioplastic-myth-why-eco-friendly-plastic-isnt-the-solution

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03/08/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day, a moment to recognize the incredible women who lead, innovate, support, and inspire change every day. 💜

We’re especially proud to be a company led by two inspiring women, Melinda and Mallory, whose leadership continues to shape our mission and drive meaningful impact in healthcare and sustainable packaging.

From breaking barriers to lifting others along the way, women continue to shape our workplaces, communities, and future. Here’s to the achievements of women everywhereand to the progress still ahead!

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03/06/2026

We’re proud to partner with forward-thinking pharmacy organizations like to bring sustainable packaging solutions into everyday patient care.

Through our partnership with The Pharmacy Hub, we’ve already helped:
♻️ Displace 5,554 lbs of plastic
🌍 Avoid 13.36 metric tons of CO₂ emissions
🌳 Create an environmental impact equivalent to 222 tree seedlings grown for 10 years

Together, we’re proving that pharmacies don’t have to choose between sustainability and safety. Learn more about how we’re transforming pharmacy packaging at www.parcelhealth.co

02/28/2026

Packaging Dive reports FDA-approved , the first oral GLP‑1 weight‑loss pill, is revolutionizing pharma packaging. The oral pills is expected to widely expand in the market and thier packaging is becoming a key focus.

As GLPs become more accessible, Parcel Health is ready to support this shift by offering environmentally-friendly shipping solutions. Our designs move beyond outdated plastic bottles, presenting sleek, modern alternatives. With Parcel Prompts, we ensure that patients new to taking oral GLPs have the essential information they need at their fingertips.

We’re excited to witness the evolution of packaging for such widely used treatments and look forward to playing a part in this change.

02/26/2026

“I immediately noticed the difference between the Tully Tube and orange plastic prescription bottles. It was easier to open and handle than a traditional pill bottle, which really matters to me, as I’m managing early arthritis.

I also loved the idea that my healthcare provider was trying to do something better for the environment. It didn’t change the care I received, but it absolutely changed how I felt about being part of the system.”

We love hearing feedback like this! A huge thank you to our partners at for working with us to put a solution that‘s better for patients—and better for the planet—directly into their hands.

02/23/2026

Rethinking prescription packaging, one paper bottle at a time.
Meet Tully Tube, the world’s first 100% recyclable paper pill bottle. Because healthcare shouldn’t cost the Earth and Parcel Health here to change that.
✨ Sustainable & fully recyclable
✨ Patient-centered design
✨ Elegant, functional & child-resistant
From health systems to telemedicine to veterinary care, we’re helping create a healthier planet, one prescription at a time.
Ready to make the switch? Link in bio 🔗

02/19/2026

Sustainability starts with the choices healthcare organizations make at scale. Hospitals, telehealth providers, and veterinary systems choosing alternative packaging can significantly reduce emissions, energy use, and plastic waste. Use Parcel Health’s Impact Calculator to understand the environmental impact of replacing traditional vials with Tully Tubes and see what’s possible when sustainability is built into your packaging decisions.

Because real change happens system by system.

02/11/2026

Every small change makes a big difference in our mission to protect the planet. Excited to shout out pharmacy for using our recyclable paper-based prescription bottles to replace traditional plastic ones to reducing plastic pollution and promoting patient and planet-friendly healthcare practices. Comment below to recommend a hospital healthcare system near you that might be interested in making the switch to the Tully Tube, the first-ever paper prescription bottle.

02/08/2026

Pharmaceutical packaging is meant to protect medications but some materials may introduce hidden health risks. Additives like UV-328 are commonly used in plastic pill bottles, yet most people never think twice about the packaging used to deliver and store their medications.
Learn why this matters for patient safety and the future of healthcare. Read more on our blog : parcelhealth.co/blog/toxic-additives-in-pharmaceutical-packaging

02/05/2026

Finally sharing the results of our 4-month pilot test by , Wellstar Kennestone Pharmacy! We’re proud to announce that our Tully Tubes- the world’s first and only paper pill bottle outperformed plastic in 9 out of 10 attributes! 🙌

Pilot test highlights:
✔ 71% of patients preferred paper packaging
✔ 79% supported the switch for environmental reasons
✔ 80% rated it more sustainable than plastic

Patients said eco-friendly packaging made them feel their pharmacy truly cares about their health and the planet. 💚
Big thanks to Wellstar Pharmacy for showcasing our bottle and helping drive change for better healthcare!

02/01/2026

How comfortable are you pulling a bottle like this out after lunch? 🤔
Taking medication in public isn’t always easy, but Tully Tubes offer the discretion you need to take your meds with your meals, anytime, anywhere.
Check out our Tully Tubes at parcelhealth.co/shop for more!

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