Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert have announced the launch of new transport crates manufactured using polyAl derived from used beverage cartons. The innovation will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam from 1 to 2 April 2025.
Schoeller Allibert, a global player in returnable transport packaging, developed the crates by integrating up to 50% polyAl with other recycled materials, eliminating the use of virgin plastic. The crates meet stringent industry standards for durability and performance.
Britta Wyss Bisang, VP Sustainability and Strategic MarCom at Schoeller Allibert, emphasized, “For our customers, making supply chains more sustainable is a key priority, and material innovation is one of the main drivers in making that happen. This project demonstrates how advanced recycling solutions can turn waste into durable, reusable packaging that supports circular logistics.”
Tetra Pak plans to gradually replace over 50,000 crates at its global spare parts distribution centre in Lund, Sweden, following rigorous quality testing.
Kinga Sieradzon, Vice President Sustainability Operations, Tetra Pak, commented, “Over the years, we have been exploring viable applications for the recycled material polyAl, and we are pleased to see that our collaboration with Schoeller Allibert has resulted in a robust, competitive industrial product.”
Marie Sandin, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Sweden, added, “Our objective with this initiative, together with Schoeller Allibert, was to develop a sustainable and cost-efficient crate that delivers high performance.”
The crates use polyAl made from approximately 200 recycled beverage cartons, furthering efforts towards a circular economy and reducing virgin plastic use.