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Tackling waste challenges throughout the food value chain

Food packaging plays an essential role in feeding people, but when it’s not collected and recycled, it can be a source of waste – and World Bank projects global waste will increase by 70% by 20501. We can help build a circular economy2 by tackling challenges throughout the food value chain, from responsibly sourced renewable raw materials to end-of-life management.

Moving towards a circular economy

Our paper-based carton packages are already recyclable where adequate collection, sorting and recycling infrastructures are in place. In places where collection infrastructure is still being built up, we’re co-investing with recyclers in new equipment and facilities to increase recycling capacity. We collaborate with several stakeholders around the world to create market demand for recycled products – and we design our carton packages to increase the fibre content and use of recycled materials.

 

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Moving towards a circular economy

Our paper-based carton packages are already recyclable where adequate collection, sorting and recycling infrastructures are in place. In places where collection infrastructure is still being built up, we’re co-investing with recyclers in new equipment and facilities to increase recycling capacity. We collaborate with several stakeholders around the world to create market demand for recycled products – and we design our carton packages to increase the fibre content and use of recycled materials.

 

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Actions toward circularity

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Strengthening recycling infrastructure for cartons

Find out how we’re working together with local recyclers to help increase recycling rates and find new applications for recycled materials around the world.

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Every action counts

Discover other programmes and initiatives underway to support circularity.

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Recycling initiatives

Find out more about our comprehensive approach to recycling across the value chain. 

Solutions toward circularity

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Certified recycled polymers

Certified recycled polymers used in the caps, tops and coatings of some of our carton packages help support circularity by reusing plastic that might have ended up in a landfill.

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On the shelves: A paper-based barrier

We have introduced the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton with a paper-based barrier, that is a first within food carton packages distributed under ambient conditions.

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Decarbonising food systems

We are committed to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in our own operations by 2030, with a similar aspiration across our value chain by 2050 through a combination of reduction, mitigation and compensation measures.

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Contributing to resilient food systems

In a collaborative effort to support the transformation of food systems, we are working across our value chain to increase access to safe food, reduce food loss and waste, and build sustainable food value chains.

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Protecting and restoring biodiversity

Together with global and local stakeholders, we are working to protect and restore biodiversity, focusing on responsible sourcing, land restoration and efficient use of water.