Waste Tetra Pak® packages and their applications

Abstract

This article focuses on the study of the scientific areas in which the component materials of Tetra Pak® packages have been used, including polyethylene, cellulose and aluminum. The aim is to raise awareness of the added value of the materials used in food preservation and packaging, as they are known to be difficult to recycle and produce contamination after landfilling. The methodology focused on identifying scientific research that has used these materials and has shown positive results when used efficiently. The results demonstrate that Tetra Pak® post-consumer packages have great versatility whenever they are used in different scientific areas of study. It is concluded that Tetra Pak® packages should not be considered as single-use disposable materials.