A beverage carton exists of 75 % paper fibre and 25% mix of different Polymers [HDPE, LDPE, PP] combined with aluminium foil. This mix of materials guarantees a long shelf life for the contents of a beverage carton.
Complete recycling of beverage cartons is done in two steps. First, the paper fiber is recovered and then the polymers and aluminum, known as PolyAl, are processed.
Beverage cartons are used and disposed by consumers. After collection and sorting, the combined material is transported to a paper mill. There, the paper fibers are recovered and for example processed to produce corrugated cardboard and hygiene paper.
After the paper fibre recovery step the PolyAl-stream remains. This stream is suitable for further recycling.
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A beverage carton exists of 75 % paper fibre and 25% mix of different Polymers [HDPE, LDPE, PP] combined with aluminium foil. This mix of materials guarantees a long shelf life for the contents of a beverage carton.
Complete recycling of beverage cartons is done in two steps. First, the paper fiber is recovered and then the polymers and aluminum, known as PolyAl, are processed.
Beverage cartons are used and disposed by consumers. After collection and sorting, the combined material is transported to a paper mill. There, the paper fibers are recovered and for example processed to produce corrugated cardboard and hygiene paper.
After the paper fibre recovery step the PolyAl-stream remains. This stream is suitable for further recycling.
