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Helena Lindh, PhD, Environment Executive Tetra Pak E&CA/2016-11-01 / 1 SUSTAINABILITY INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT 84% believe that sustainability will become increasingly important within the next five years . 80% believe packaging will
E&CA/2016-11-01 / 1
Helena Lindh, PhD, Environment Executive Tetra Pak
believe that sustainability will become increasingly important within the next five years.
believe packaging will become more important for sustainable consumption in the next five years.
Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Results for Sweden
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believe that companies play a crucial or very important role in combating climate change.
Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Results for Sweden
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REDUCE FOOD WASTE INCREASE FOOD AVAILABILITY RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
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Laminate structure allows smart use of raw materials
TETRA PAK HAS COMMITTED TO A LOW CARBON CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The worlds first – and so far only – beverage package on the market made from 100% renewable, plant based packaging materials Launched in 2015
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OBJECTIVES GOALS
Develop sustainable products Renewable packaging goals: 100% FSCTM-certified paperboard, A 100% renewable package Increase recycling 2020 recycling goal: 40% global recycling rate Reduce environmental footprint across the value chain 2020 climate goal: Cap climate impact across value chain at 2010 levels
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Our engagement impacts stakeholders along the value chain
Legislation requires producers to act Environmental profile of the product is important Consumers expect packages to be recyclable Recycled cartons are a valuable resource as raw materials Long term competitiveness
Recycling is not our business but it is our business to make it work!
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Completely or mainly agree that carton packages that are collected for recycling can become raw material in new products**
*Tetra Pak Environment research 2015, Global report **Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Results for Sweden
When you think about an environmentally friendly product, which is the first thing that comes to your mind? #1: Products that can be recycled #2: Organic products #3: Biodegradable products*
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Recycling saves energy, resources and climate
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Available collection infrastructure Recycling capacity Supportive consumer behaviour
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Collection Infrastructure
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Nation-wide collection as part of paper packaging Kerbside & bring bank (>5000 collection points)
Collection Infrastructure
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GOALS
More than 150 recycling companies all over the world make our cartons their business every day
Recycling capacity
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Easy to flatten and recycle
“Beverage cartons are easily recycled in a process were water and agitation separates the paper fibers from the plastic and aluminum”
Recycling capacity
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Material recycling Aluminum, (Polymer) Aluminum + Polymer Aluminum & Polymer Aluminum + Polymer + Carton Energy recycling Polymer
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Easy to flatten and recycle
Consumer behavior!
http://www.ace-uk.co.uk/media-centre/news/eu-beverage-carton-recycling-rate-rises-for-12th-consecutive-year
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Easy to flatten and recycle
Consumer behavior!
“78% of Swedish consumers find beverage cartons easy to flatten and recycle”
Source: Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Sweden
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Partnership with WWF
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Fun and educating tasks 200 000 kids since the start 2012
From below 40% to almost 90% recycling!
Kids are important influencers Good Media coverage Educating material
The Carton Match engages kids to increase recycling
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Increasing volumes drives efficiency
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Simple process using
More than 25 recycling mills in Europe Recycling rate in continuous growth
CARTONS ARE EASY TO RECYCLE AND INCREASINGLY RECYCLED A valuable raw material for new products
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