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Tetra Pak® packaging solutions

Paper-based carton packaging.

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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 horizon: a fibre-based barrier

We’re testing a fibre-based barrier to substitute the aluminium – early results suggest the new barrier will reduce CO2 emissions compared to traditional aseptic cartons.

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Discover our plant-based portfolio

Our portfolio of plant-based carton packages features responsibly sourced, renewable materials like paperboard and sugarcane polymers used for caps, protective layers and coatings – all from certified, responsibly managed and controlled sources.

See success stories in action

Looking to make your food production more efficient? Or to respond to your consumers’ requests for sustainable packaging? Browse our cases to see what our customers have achieved using our renewable packaging solutions, efficient processing technologies and expert services.

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Recycling initiatives

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.

Explore Tetra Pak recycling initiatives⁠

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A smart way to prevent plastic litter

To help prevent plastic litter, our tethered caps stay attached to the rest of the carton package. Also available as plant-based options using sugarcane-based polymers, our tethered caps are designed to enhance convenience. For instance, they are easy to open and re-close, while featuring carefully sized diameters for smooth pouring and drinking.

Learn more about tethered caps⁠

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Reduce climate impact with paper straws

Paper straws can help address consumer preferences for sustainability and changes in regulations without compromising food safety – while delivering a satisfying user experience. Made from paperboard from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) and other controlled sources, paper straws reduce the package's impact on climate change by 3%¹. Our paper straws are available as straight, U-shaped and telescopic variants for a variety of portion-sized beverage cartons, including Tetra Brik® Aseptic and Tetra Prisma® Aseptic packages. The FSC license code for Tetra Pak is FSC™ C014047.

Towards the world’s most sustainable food package

Follow our approach to delivering the world’s most sustainable food package – fully made of responsibly sourced renewable or recycled materials, fully recyclable and carbon-neutral².

Explore our journey⁠

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Tetra Pak® Processing Solutions to increase efficiency

Cut water and energy use from your food production, reduce loss and waste, and improve the performance of your equipment.

Read more about our energy-efficient processing technologies⁠

Tetra Pak® Services for improved performance

Mitigate the environmental impact and costs of your operations and identify ways to save water, CO2 and waste across your operations.

Explore our Expert Services⁠⁠

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Contact our experts to learn more about our sustainability actions and solutions.

¹Thinkstep. (2019). LCA of plastic & paper straws for portion-sized carton packages. Source: Tetrapak.com

²This means creating cartons that are fully made of renewable or recycled materials, that are responsibly sourced, thereby helping to protect and restore our planet's climate, resources and biodiversity; contributing towards carbon-neutral production and distribution; are convenient and safe, therefore helping to enable a resilient food system; and are fully recyclable.