What happens to the aluminum and plastic left over after the carton recycling process in a paper mill?
The aluminum/plastic combination left over from the shelf-stable cartons and the plastic left over from refrigerated cartons can be used in different ways. Some mills are using the material for generating energy; others sell it to plastic manufacturers that use them for lumber board-like materials. Still in some cases the material ends up in a landfill. The Carton Council is working with paper mills to find the better solution for the left over material while taking into consideration environmental and financial aspects.
