Tackling the waste challenge


To improve waste 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 recycling stories that are starting to make this happen

Products made from recycled carton packages

Tetra Pak Vietnam teams up with Dong Tien to double recycling capacity of used beverage cartons

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.

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Carton Council introduces robotic sorting, boosting carton recycling efficiency

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.

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Rethinking recycling infrastructure

Rethinking recycling infrastructure

Recycling requires global collective action. Suppliers, customers, technology providers, recyclers and key industry stakeholders all have a role to play.

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Carton Council of North America drives carton recycling, reaching over 70 million households

Carton Council of North America drives carton recycling, reaching over 70 million households

We are founding members of the Carton Council of North America which promotes recycling technology, local collection and awareness.

Pulping line for carton recycling

Collaborative effort with Bio Pappel aims to boost carton recycling rate in Mexico to 40%

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.

PolyAl equipment line in recycling facility

Tetra Pak helps Fulun transform from paper mill to circular economy pioneer

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.

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Tetra Pak supports polyAl facility upgrade in Malaysia

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.

polyAl recycling warehouse

Tetra Pak and Palurec develop carton package recycling in Germany

Tetra Pak and Palurec develop carton package recycling in Germany

We’ve combined expertises with Palurec in Germany to advance polymer recycling technologies and extrusion pelletizing.

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Tetra Pak and KMK Paper maximising value from carton recycling

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.

repulping line

Tetra Pak's investment in recycling line with Obeikan Paper Industries

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.

polyal recycling pallet

Tetra Pak and Saudi Top Plastics collaborate to enhance PolyAl recycling in Arabia

Tetra Pak and Saudi Top Plastics collaborate to enhance PolyAl recycling in Arabia

We collaborated with STP and OPI to create a solution for recycling of the entire carton package: STP to recycle polyAl from OPI.

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Red Reciclo: collaborating to drive the circular economy and improve waste management in Colombia

Red Reciclo: collaborating to drive the circular economy and improve waste management in Colombia

We’ve joined forces with other brands in the Red Reciclo industry coalition to promote the implementation of EPR towards a circular economy.

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Video: HolyGrail 2.0 digital watermarks – a collaborative effort for the accurate sorting of packaging

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.

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Tetra Pak and Morcas collaborate to establish recycling facility for carton packages

Tetra Pak and Morcas collaborate to establish recycling facility for carton packages

We support Morcas in their efforts to recycle the entire carton package to produce panel boards and to expand collection infrastructure.

Explore more about circularity

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Local recycling awareness case stories

Discover how our collaborations with customers and retailers create real community impact by raising awareness and inspiring recycling of our products.

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Products from recycled beverage cartons case stories

Discover post consumer recycled packages - how Tetra Pak cartons become paper towels, pallets, crates, and more, reducing demand for virgin resources.

Tetra Pak recyclers

Tetra Pak recyclers

Find your Tetra Pak recycling centre with our recycling map. Explore where and how to recycle used beverage cartons.

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