Advancement signals another milestone toward creating the world’s most sustainable food package
DENTON, Texas October 12, 2021 – As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene (PE) coatings to their Denton, Texas converting plant. The cartons incorporating plant-based PE will come with a plant-based cap, also derived from sugarcane.
The plant-based PE coating offers the same recyclability, functionality and food protection as traditional polymers but made from renewable materials with a lower climate impact.
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Published Oct 13, 2021 10am EDT / 7am PDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST