What is not collected cannot be recycled. Collection and recycling, at scale, is needed to tackle the waste challenge.
Tackling the waste challenge
To improve collection, sorting and recycling, we are collaborating with stakeholders across the recycling value chain – and we design our paper-based carton packages to increase the fibre content and use of recycled materials.
Read the stories that are starting to make this happen.
Tetra Pak Vietnam teams up with Dong Tien to double recycling capacity of used beverage cartons
Tetra Pak Vietnam has partnered with the Dong Tien Packaging and Paper Co., Ltd., co-investing to upgrade the recycling capacity of used beverage cartons.
Carton Council introduces robotic sorting, boosting carton recycling efficiency
We work with the Carton Council to offer grants to Material Recovery Facilities to improve sorting of cartons through automation and artificial intelligence.
Recycling requires global collective action. Suppliers, customers, technology providers, recyclers and key industry stakeholders all have a role to play.
Collaborative effort with Bio Pappel aims to boost carton recycling rate in Mexico to 40%
We collaborated with Bio Pappel to increase carton recycling in Mexico by installing a pulping line dedicated to cartons and expanding input of the material.
Tetra Pak helps Fulun transform from paper mill to circular economy pioneer
In China, we collaborated with Fulun to increase carton recycling capacity and upgrade polyAl line – considered locally a model enterprise for circular economy.
Tetra Pak supports polyAl facility upgrade in Malaysia
We are working with SHA Hub Aik to upgrade polyAl facility to improve roof sheet and polyAl board quality as well as expand capability to produce pellets.
Tetra Pak and KMK Paper maximising value from carton recycling
We collaborated with KMK to install the first polyAl recycling line in Turkey and helped develop end-market, with potential buyers in the plastics industry.
Tetra Pak's investment in recycling line with Obeikan Paper Industries
We are supporting OPI in establishing carton recycling capacity in the Arabia region by installing a repulping line in Riyadh, with launch planned for 2021.
Video: HolyGrail 2.0 digital watermarks – a collaborative effort for the accurate sorting of packaging
We joined the European Brands Association on the HolyGrail 2.0 Digital Watermarks Initiative to develop digital watermarking technologies for accurate sorting.
Our annual Sustainability Report provides a comprehensive picture of how we are collaborating across the globe to contribute to the sustainable development of the food & beverage industry.