Use of Tetra Pak as alternative to plastics introduced

TETRA Pak Philippines has officially launched its nationwide campaign that urges people to use Tetra Pak as alternative to plastics.

The launching happened during the conduct of Boracay Food Safety and Beverage Carton Recycling Forum at Crimson Resort and Spa in Boracay Island Thursday, September 26.

The company, during the forum, took part in the establishment of the first Used Beverage Carton (UBC) recycling process in the island. Other stakeholders present were the local government of Malay and Boracay Foundation Incorporated.

"Sustainability is our key priority. By continuously initiating recycling value chain process and recognizing the importance of our relationships with our partners -- the collectors, recyclers, customers, government, communities, schools and other stakeholders -- we aim to drive low carbon circular economy across Southeast Asia and that includes the island of Boracay and the whole Philippines. Through this movement, we stand by our commitment to protect food, people, and the future," said Michael Wu, managing director of Tetra Pak Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia.

Tetra Pak aims to take proactive and pioneering approach to make sure cartons are collected, sorted and recycled so that UBCs can continue delivering value.

It also aims to reduce waste, keep materials in use and regenerate natural systems.

The UBCs can be down-cycled into paper or upcycled into durable roof, tiles and boards.

The informal sectors will also soon be taught on how to creatively reuse these waste materials through workshops, according to Tetra Pak.

Diane Ibay-Raza,  economic manager, circular economy expert said each Tetra Pak contains 75 percent paper and the rest are polymer and tin cans.