Tetra Pak supports Euro Techo in recycling polyAl, expanding capacity and market reach
Euro Techo, an integrated carton recycler and part of Industrias VEQ, specialises in using Tetra Pak cartons as raw material to produce a range of sustainable products, including shoe soles, tissue paper, and roof tiles.
Image: Roof tiles from polyAl have exceptional thermal and permeability qualities
Background and initiative – recycling the entire carton for more end products
Euro Techo sought to recycle polyAl1 to create valuable end-products like roof tiles and flat sheets while expanding their capacity and market reach. With support from Tetra Pak, Euro Techo successfully transformed its recycling operations to produce shoe soles made from 100% recycled fibre from Tetra Pak cartons.
Results – more equipment, diversified product range
In 2014, they invested in four hot presses to manufacture roof tiles using the polyAl from carton recycling. With exceptional thermal and permeability properties, the roof tiles gained high demand in Mexico, particularly in poultry and pig farms. Additionally, flat sheets produced from recycled polyAl found applications in the construction and furniture industries.
Image: Euro Techo roof
Euro Techo's commitment to recycling and innovative production methods led to several impacts. The company expanded its product range to include shoe soles, tissue paper, roof tiles, and flat sheets, catering to various industries with sustainable solutions. With an installed capacity of 3,000 tons of packaging, Euro Techo produces 10,500 roof tiles and flat sheets per year.
Looking ahead – further collaboration for continued expansion
Tetra Pak collaborates with Euro Techo to promote their products and expand their market presence to different regions in Mexico, capitalising on the product’s demand and versatility.
Euro Techo has plans to acquire a second paper machine, further increasing their capacity and recycling capabilities. Tetra Pak will continue collaborating with Euro Techo to explore new market opportunities, aiming to expand their reach to other parts of Mexico and foster sustainable practices in the region.
1 The non-fibre component of carton packages is known as polyAl, which designates the layers of polyolefins and aluminium being used as barrier against oxygen and humidity to protect the food content in aseptic carton packages.
Location
Mexico
Companies involved
Eurotecho
Tetra Pak contacts
Roman Alfredo
