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FAQs

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What are Tetra Pak cartons?

A Tetra Pak carton is a food packaging primarily made of paperboard (75%), polyethylene (20%) and aluminium (5%) used to pack liquid food such as juices, milk, ORS and more. Tetra Pak aseptic processes allow liquid food to retain colour, texture, natural taste and nutritional value for up to 12 months, without the need for preservatives or refrigeration. The combination of aseptic processing and packaging reduces waste, makes distribution easier and more cost-efficient for producers as well as making it possible to reach consumers in remote locations, as it does not require a cold chain for distribution.

 

What category of waste do used beverage cartons such as those by Tetra Pak fall under?

Used beverage cartons fall under the DRY waste category of waste.

Why should I clean the used beverage cartons?

Used beverage cartons are stored for a short period before they are sent for recycling. If contaminants like remnant food waste (juice/puree/milk etc) are not cleaned, the remnant food waste starts decomposing inside the carton leading to an odour and slow growth of microbes which significantly reduces the recyclability of the used cartons as contaminated/stained cartons cannot be recycled.

What should I do after using the contents of a Tetra Pak carton?

Please clean thoroughly by rinsing alongside your dishes, dry them once cleaned, flatten the dried cartons and store them till you have the chance to drop them off at the nearest deposit point.

Why should I give back my used beverage cartons ?

Used beverage cartons fall under the dry waste category of segregated waste. Used beverage cartons are not waste - the entire carton is recyclable, all parts of it, and can be converted into various useful items ranging from paper products, waterproof roofing sheets to furniture. These items bring about transformational change in the lives of communities around us, especially the lesser privileged. However, the first step towards effective recycling is waste segregation at source so that recyclable materials can be recovered. Tetra Pak and India Wasted are coming together to launch the Take Me Back initiative to inspire consumers to become agents of change through a simple act of recycling.