Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert to launch transport crates made from used cartons   

Tetra Pak plans to gradually replace its 50,000 plus crates at its global spare parts distribution center in Sweden

In an innovative step towards a circular economy and as a result of close collaboration, Tetra Pak and Schoeller Allibert will launch a new transport crate made of polyAl from used beverage cartons at the Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam.

Schoeller Allibert is a leading global manufacturer of returnable transport packaging solutions. By integrating up to 50 per cent polyAl from used beverage cartons with raw materials from other recycled streams (without using any virgin materials), Schoeller Allibert has developed warehouse crates and other reusable logistics packaging that meet high industry standards for performance and durability, offering a more sustainable and cost-competitive alternative to conventional offerings.

The crates are currently undergoing rigorous quality and durability field tests. Once validated, Tetra Pak will gradually replace over 50,000 crates used at its global spare parts distribution centre in Lund, Sweden.

Beyond Tetra Pak, Schoeller Allibert is already engaging with other potential customers to adopt this material for their returnable transport packaging needs.

Britta Wyss Bisang, VP of Sustainability and Strategic MarCom, Schoeller Allibert, highlighted the role of material innovation in building more efficient and sustainable supply chains: “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. That’s why we are heavily investing in new ways to reduce the use of virgin plastic and use recycled materials such as polyAl. This project demonstrates how advanced recycling solutions can turn waste into durable, reusable packaging that supports circular logistics and thereby the transition to a circular economy.”