At Tetra Pak, we’re dedicated to ensuring that food remains safe and sustainable for everyone. This year, we’re excited to expand our Recycle Carton Competition to make a greater impact. By partnering with a network of schools we’re advancing our mission to protect food, people and our planet.
Recycle Carton Competition 2024 Highlights
The Recycle Carton Competition 2024, proudly presented by Tetra Pak and supported by our esteemed partners First Choice, Orange Grove, and Rhodes Food Group, marks an exciting expansion this year. We’re thrilled to extend the competition to include schools across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape. Running from September 1 to November 29, 2024, this initiative is designed to amplify our impact on sustainability by engaging more schools, reaching more students, and increasing the volume of recycled Tetra Pak cartons. Our enhanced collaboration with leading industry partners reflects our commitment to fostering a sustainable future and making a substantial difference in recycling efforts across the country.
Together, We're Building a Sustainable Future!
Why Recycle?
Recycling is crucial for advancing towards a sustainable future by reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimizing environmental impact. It supports the transition to a circular economy, where materials are continuously reused and repurposed. By recycling, you contribute to our collective goal of increasing recycling rates to 40% by 2030, helping create a healthier planet for future generations.
Transforming Recycling with Our Six-Layer Packaging
Our Tetra Pak® carton packages have evolved over 70 years to prioritize sustainability and efficiency. Each package features a six-layer structure designed for recycling. The primary material is responsibly sourced paperboard, making up over 70% of the package by weight. Polymers protect against moisture and bond the layers, while a thin aluminum foil layer preserves food without refrigeration. We continuously innovate with plant-based and recycled polymers to enhance circularity. Our goal is to create the world's most sustainable food package: fully recyclable, carbon-neutral, and made from renewable or recycled materials. Discover more about our sustainable packaging
Shelf Stable Cartons
Discover the Science Behind Tetra Pak’s Shelf-Stable Cartons.
Learn about the unique blend of responsibly sourced materials and advanced converting processes that keep food safe without preservatives or refrigeration. Our cartons are made from renewable, plant-based materials and are recyclable. Once used, they can be turned into new paper products and green building materials. Discover how our packaging protects your products and the planet.
Discover the Science Behind Tetra Pak’s Shelf-Stable Cartons.
Learn about the unique blend of responsibly sourced materials and advanced converting processes that keep food safe without preservatives or refrigeration. Our cartons are made from renewable, plant-based materials and are recyclable. Once used, they can be turned into new paper products and green building materials. Discover how our packaging protects your products and the planet.
Collaborating Partners
The Recycle Carton Competition 2024 is proudly supported by:
Competition Mechanics
- Over 250 primary schools in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape are participating.
- Collection & Reporting: Schools are collecting and recycling beverage cartons with the goal of collecting the most cartons in their region
- Schools are evaluated based on the quantity of beverage cartons collected. They are categorized by region, and schools with the highest collections in each region will be recognized. Both schools and students will be acknowledged for their collection efforts, with winners receiving prizes and special recognition.
Winning Criteria
The school that collects the most carton waste in kilograms in each participating area will be celebrated for their outstanding efforts through exciting prizes.
- The school that collects the highest waste in kilograms of empty cartons in each of the participating areas will win the first prize of R25,000 + 40 Desks.
- The 2nd highest collecting school in each of the participating areas will win R10,000.
- The 3rd highest collecting school in each of the participating areas will win R5,000.
Our Sustainability efforts in South Africa
Our ambition is to lead the sustainability transformation within our industry. This includes contributing to sustainable development and making a positive impact through our products, services and actions. Growing the recycling rate and actively investing in the industry through partnerships, Capital Equipment , education, and awareness remains a top priority for Tetra Pak. Working with PETCO and our customers we continue to drive the carton sustainability agenda.
Our Sustainability efforts in South Africa
Our ambition is to lead the sustainability transformation within our industry. This includes contributing to sustainable development and making a positive impact through our products, services and actions. Growing the recycling rate and actively investing in the industry through partnerships, Capital Equipment , education, and awareness remains a top priority for Tetra Pak. Working with PETCO and our customers we continue to drive the carton sustainability agenda.