Where does the raw material used in the package come from?
The paper used in Tetra Pak cartons is produced from cellulose fibres found in wood. All the paper Tetra Pak uses in its packages comes from planted forests, most of them certified, and not from native or tropical ones. All bleaching is done without using chlorine. Polyethylene is obtained from oil, however only 1% of the oil consumed in the world is destined to the production of plastic. Most of the oil is used for transport and energy production. Aluminium is extracted from a sort of ore called bauxite. Tetra Pak encourages all suppliers to continuously improve their environmental performances, by reducing the environmental impact of their operations. Read more about raw materials used in Tetra Pak packages. back to top Are aseptic packages safe? Yes. There are no health concerns associated with the aseptic package. The silver material you see on the inside of the aseptic package is an ultra-thin layer of aluminum, which forms a barrier against light and oxygen, eliminating the need
