Madrid-based dairy products giant Lactalis Iberia is to use cartons made partially from material “linked” to other cartons.

The firm worked with sustainability specialist Tetra Pak on the Tetra Brik Aseptic 1000 Slim containers for its Puleva dairy range sold in Spain.

Certification body ISCC Plus has verified that the cartons use material originating from the recycling of beverage containers, as well as virgin feedstock.

Tetra Pak said the solution kept “quality resources” in circulation and reduced the industry’s dependence on fossil-based materials.

Joël Llovera, purchasing director of Lactalis Iberia, said: “Our collaboration with Tetra Pak is rooted in a shared vision and commitment to environmental stewardship for future generations, facilitated by circular economy principles.

“Transitioning from fossil-based polymers to recycled ones, certified by ISCC Plus as linked to used beverage cartons, represents a significant stride towards our objective.”

Marco Marchetti, vice-president of packaging materials at Tetra Pak, added: “Increasing the use of renewable and recycled resources in packaging is critical if we are to help food and beverage producers realise material circularity, turning waste into new resources and lowering reliance on virgin, fossil-based materials.

“To scale up the adoption of certified recycled polymers in food packaging, we need collective action across the entire system and enabling legislation.”

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