Yes, cartons are recyclable!
We're committed to sustainable carton recycling and work to promote and encourage more effective, widespread recycling programs. In 2009, Tetra Pak joined together with other carton manufactures in the U.S. to establish the Carton Council, an organization committed to limiting the number of cartons that become waste. Through this unified effort, we seek to build a sustainable infrastructure for carton recycling and continue growing carton recycling throughout the U.S.
Did you know? U.S. carton recycling access has grown nearly 350% since 2009.
Did you know? U.S. carton recycling access has grown nearly 350% since 2009.
Learn more about carton recycling at home
When you put your cartons in the recycling bin, you are doing a lot more than keeping them out of landfills – you are contributing to a new product. When the contents are gone, let the carton live on!
Did you know? Carton recycling is available to over 73 million U.S. households.
Did you know? Carton recycling is available to over 73 million U.S. households.
Learn more about carton recycling at home
When you put your cartons in the recycling bin, you are doing a lot more than keeping them out of landfills – you are contributing to a new product. When the contents are gone, let the carton live on!
Did you know? Carton recycling is available to over 73 million U.S. households.
Did you know? Carton recycling is available to over 73 million U.S. households.
Our global approach to recycling
At Tetra Pak, we take a value chain approach to recycling – from raising consumer awareness and driving collection and sorting to facilitating recycling and developing end markets.
Did you know? In the U.S., recycled cartons are made into tissue products, writing paper and even green building materials.
Did you know? In the U.S., recycled cartons are made into tissue products, writing paper and even green building materials.
Embracing the circular economy
Our packaging, processing and services solutions optimize the use of resources. Therefore, the principles of circularity are at the very heart of our business. Our value chain approach and partnerships are helping to make our economy circular.
Did you know? The average Tetra Pak carton is made from 75% paperboard, a renewable material from responsibly managed forests. We also offer plant-based caps made from sugarcane, further increasing the amount of renewable materials.
Did you know? The average Tetra Pak carton is made from 75% paperboard, a renewable material from responsibly managed forests. We also offer plant-based caps made from sugarcane, further increasing the amount of renewable materials.