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Our ambition

Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak talks about our ambition to create the ultimate sustainable food package – that secures food safety and availability while reducing the impact on our planet.

 

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Our ambition

Adolfo Orive, President and CEO of Tetra Pak talks about our ambition to create the ultimate sustainable food package – that secures food safety and availability while reducing the impact on our planet.

 

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Our collaborations

Giving our carton packages a second life

We work closely with Ecuaplastic S.C., an Ecuadorian plastic and rubber manufacturer, to give our carton packages a new life. They are transformed into high-quality products, advancing the recycling value chain and increasing circularity in Ecuador.
Read the whole case as a pdf⁠
Our collaborations

Giving our carton packages a second life

We work closely with Ecuaplastic S.C., an Ecuadorian plastic and rubber manufacturer, to give our carton packages a new life. They are transformed into high-quality products, advancing the recycling value chain and increasing circularity in Ecuador.
Read the whole case as a pdf⁠

Life cycle assessments

LCA of plastic

LCA of plastic and paper straws for portion-sized carton packages (2019)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the environmental impacts of alternative straw options, which have been assessed over their full life cycle, from cradle-to-grave. The burdens associated with 200ml portion-sized pack itself have also been assessed to put those of the straw and wrapping in context. The study - commissioned to Thinkstep by Tetra Pak – has been critically reviewed by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, cradle to grave study according to ISO 14040/44 with geographical scope Europe.

Read the study LCA of plastic and paper straws for portion-sized carton packages (pdf)⁠
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ACE analysis of beverage carton performance (2021)

The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) has published a report by Circular Analytics on the environmental performance of beverage cartons, indicating the low carbon footprint of paper-based carton packages.

Read the full study on ACE’s website⁠
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Life Cycle Assessment of Tetra Pak® carton packages

Some comparative studies find carton packages to have a lower carbon footprint than alternatives. Download the latest study here.

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Packaging for good: inside and out

Protects food

Food packaging has played a vital role in the development of civilisation. This short film developed together with National Geographic, explores the evolution of food processing and packaging in making food accessible, and how it is fundamental to keeping our future fed.

 

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Protects food

Food packaging has played a vital role in the development of civilisation. This short film developed together with National Geographic, explores the evolution of food processing and packaging in making food accessible, and how it is fundamental to keeping our future fed.

 

Watch now 

Protects the planet

Packaging has protected food for millennia, with the use of renewable materials dating back to 200BC. See how the solution to more sustainable packaging, that works better for our planet, could lie in nature-based solutions - in this short film developed together with National Geographic.

Visit National Geographic to learn more about Packaging for good.
National Geographic⁠

Protects the planet

Packaging has protected food for millennia, with the use of renewable materials dating back to 200BC. See how the solution to more sustainable packaging, that works better for our planet, could lie in nature-based solutions - in this short film developed together with National Geographic.

Visit National Geographic to learn more about Packaging for good.
National Geographic⁠

Get the full picture

Packaging plays a critical role in the global food delivery system, helping keep food safe, nutritious and available for people around the world. But it can also cause problems for the planet. Watch this video to understand where the solution lies.

 

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Get the full picture

Packaging plays a critical role in the global food delivery system, helping keep food safe, nutritious and available for people around the world. But it can also cause problems for the planet. Watch this video to understand where the solution lies.

 

Watch our film

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Get inspired: Consumer Environmental Trends Report

Our consumer report reveals that 76% of global consumers are concerned about the environment, with the global climate crisis remaining a top concern. Download our report to read more about consumer reflections on environmental issues and attitudes towards sustainable packaging.

Download the consumer trends report⁠⁠
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Whitepaper: Building resilient food systems

Food system actors across the world have a unique opportunity to tackle food systems challenges together. To start the dialogue, this whitepaper outlines our thinking and ambitions around this work and how it could be approached from different angles.

Download the whitepaper⁠