Switzerland based packaging firm Tetra Pak has introduced new version of aseptic carton, Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 Edge with Bio-based LightCap 30, marking a significant step in achieving fully renewable packaging goal.

The new aseptic carton package is developed as part of the company’s efforts to produce all of its packages using only sustainably-managed renewable materials.

Manufactured using a bio-based plastic film and cap, made from polymers derived from sugar cane, the new package has secured the highest class of Vinçotte certification for its use of renewable materials.

Vinçotte is a Belgium-based world-recognized accreditation agency for assessing the renewable content of packaging products.

Tetra Pak product management and commercial operations executive vice-president Charles Brand said: “With the authentic certification from Vinçotte, our new package gives customers credible information to communicate with consumers, and helps them differentiate their products.

“Our ultimate goal is to produce all of our packages using only sustainably-managed renewable materials. Launching the new Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 Edge with Bio-based LightCap 30 package is a significant milestone for us on that journey.”

Available to global customers, the new package requires no additional capital equipment investment, the company said.

According to an independent lifecycle analysis conducted by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, the new package can reduce up to 17% of carbon footprint when compared to a standard package.

Vinçotte certification committee president Philippe Dewolfs said: “This is the only aseptic carton package we have certified so far and it has qualified for four-star certification.”

The Tetra Brik Aseptic carton package is available in volumes from 80 ml one-shot drinks to 2000 ml family packages.

 

Source:packaging-business-review.com

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