This is the packaging of the future: raw materials of plant origin, recyclable and carbon neutral

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Updated Monday, May 30, 2022-12:27

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Currently, eight out of ten Spanish households state that they separate their waste and have a specific bucket in which to deposit the packaging.

In absolute numbers, this means that

.

Even so, although the rates are already very high, it is essential that these figures continue to grow in order to

.

And, at this point, the materials with which the containers for food and beverages are manufactured are fundamental.

In order to protect the planet, the packaging of the future should prioritize the use of

that have a reduced impact on nature.

But... what are these materials?

We can arrive at the answer in a simple way if we make a comparison with energy, a concept that, perhaps, is more familiar to us:

.

And, in this sense,

, represent an important step towards a

.

Beverage cartons are already recycled on a large scale and, along these lines,

, one of the leading food packaging companies, has decided to address different challenges in order to launch the

.

The company's goal is to achieve an aseptic carton pack, made entirely from renewable, plant-based or recycled materials, and sourced responsibly.

At the same time, it must be

and support a low carbon circular economy.

All this guaranteeing

,

and

, as well as allowing the

of the product, from its origin to the consumer, thanks to

through unique codes.

Materials: renewable and recyclable

To move towards the packaging of the future, it is necessary to begin by

, such as fossil-based plastic or aluminium,

, such as cardboard, paper or even plastic from vegetable origin.

And we must remember that, although all the brand's containers are mostly made of cardboard, to contain liquid food it is essential that they also include other materials that help protect the product.

Thus, for example, they use a minimum percentage of plastic in the laminate and in the cap, which is being replaced by plastic of plant origin from sugar cane, managed responsibly.

Currently, 30% of the products that Tetra Pak sells in Spain use

and the company continues to work so that, in the future, all its packaging is made entirely from plant-based materials, which, if well managed, They are renewable and therefore never run out.

In addition, the brand has promised that,

.

In fact, it has already started using food-grade RSB-certified recycled plastic in its packaging, helping to increase recycling rates.

Objective: reduce the carbon footprint

Plant

also offer a great advantage:

, especially when compared to that produced by, for example, fossil-based materials.

This point is key in the fight against climate change, since reducing the carbon footprint does not depend exclusively on the energy used in a process, but also on the materials used in the packaging and how they have been managed.

One of the big steps the company is testing towards fully renewable, recyclable and carbon neutral aseptic packaging has been to start testing

present in food and beverage cartons.

But its intentions are not limited to reducing its carbon emissions, but also focus on

in which its activity is present.

In this sense, one of its recent milestones has been the

, which

and increases

.

All this, thanks to its composition based on vegetable polymers derived from responsibly sourced sugar cane.

They also enable manufacturers to further advance issues such as

.

They are easy to open and close again to continue consuming the product later and have a reduced amount of plastic.

The company has also launched a pioneering initiative that aims

.

This is the '

' and focuses on restoring degraded rural lands, using indigenous species and offering environmental, economic and social benefits to local communities, while restoring and protecting the flora and fauna of the region.

The initiative also contributes to Tetra Pak's commitment to achieve

across the value chain by the same date.

Certifications for a responsible supply

Tetra Pak has achieved a series of accreditations that certify the origin of its materials, coming from responsibly managed sources, protecting diversity and supporting local communities.

Currently,

, which guarantees the sustainable management of forests.

In addition, it has been the

, which ensures, in this case, its responsible management.

It also maintains the

for its fight against climate change and its support for forest protection, recognized by the

non-profit environmental organization gold standard for environmental reporting), which also includes it on its prestigious 'A-List' for the third consecutive year.

It has thus become the

for the last six years.

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This text has been developed by UE Studio, a creative branded content and content marketing firm from Unidad Editorial, for TETRA PAK.

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