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Closing material cycles: Innovations in liquid carton recycling

Many consumers choose cardboard-based refill packs to avoid plastic. But what happens afterwards? In this article, you will find out how liquid cartons are recycled, which innovative companies are leading the way and gain exciting insights into the future of recycling from experts.

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Technical service solutions
From spare parts to maintenance, Elopak provides a range of technical services to ensure that its packaging solutions consistently meet the highest quality standards.
Our service: From the idea to the shelf
At Elopak, our customers find high-quality packaging solutions from a single source. From sustainable beverage cartons to state-of-the-art filling technology and tailor-made secondary packaging – all elements are perfectly coordinated with each other and with our customers’ products.
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Opening of Palurec recycling plant – A milestone in beverage carton recycling
On 29 April, the Palurec recycling plant on the site of the Knapsack Chemical Park near Cologne was officially opened, heralding the dawn of a new era in beverage carton recycling.
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Packaging to suit the strong Bärenmarke brand – Hochwald saves 50% plastic with Elopak
Digital watermarks, more than just an invisible barcode
Today, barcodes are ubiquitous and indispensable for industry and commerce. The barcode appears as a barcode on products and packaging in retail as well as in manufacturing and for labelling transport goods or warehouse goods in logistics.
Non-food products in D-PAK™ cartons: How Elopak is conquering new segments
Hygiene products, household goods & Co.: More and more manufacturers of non-food products are relying on our D-PAK™ carton and thus reducing their plastic waste.
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Sustainability, Health & Nutrition

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Closing material cycles: Innovations in liquid carton recycling
Many consumers choose cardboard-based refill packs to avoid plastic. But what happens afterwards? In this article, you will find out how liquid cartons are recycled, which innovative companies are leading the way and gain exciting insights into the future of recycling from experts.
Elopak sustainability report 2023 – advancing our sustainable growth
Sustainability is the key to a successful future. Our combined annual and sustainability report 2023 is a testament to our commitment to a better world and a guide for our future endeavours.
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From plastic to carton
Beverage cartons are the lower-emission alternative to plastic bottles. As sustainability awareness increases, so does their popularity.
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The Art of Packaging – Part 5
The megatrend of connectivity describes the rapidly growing networking of people, devices and systems through digital technologies. This development is revolutionising our communication, work methods, consumption habits and the organisation of our daily lives.
The Art of Packaging – Part 4
Technological innovations and the constant flow of information are rapidly changing our world. We show how digital knowledge culture is also revolutionizing packaging design in the fourth part of our series “The Art of Packaging”.
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The Art of Packaging – Part 3
The aim of the neo-ecology megatrend is to make consumption more environmentally and socially ethical. The advantages of the Gable Top carton can be expanded even further. Optimisation and use for new products are the keys to greater sustainability.
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Case St. Helens Farm SuperNutrio
St. Helens Farm SuperNutrio, UK
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Pure-Pak® Sense Cartons

St. Helen’s Farm launches “SuperNutrio”, an innovative cow’s milk with high protein and calcium content, specifically designed to meet the growing health and nutritional needs of customers. Using Elopak’s 1l Pure-Pak® Sense cartons as a sustainable packaging solution, St. Helen’s Farm can make a significant contribution to reducing plastic waste.

Case Pfanner Eistee
Pfanner Eistee, Austria
Product:
Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic

Together with World Cup winner Manuel Feller, drinks manufacturer Pfanner has launched the raspberry-lemon iced tea in the sustainable Elopak Pure-Pak® carton. The handy 750ml size of the Pure-Pak® carton is ideal for on-the-go consumption – perfect for an active lifestyle.
From 2025, the social media campaign will be expanded to include the topic of deposits in Austria.

Case Weidemilch Gläserne Molkerei
Gläserne Molkerei, Germany
Product:
Pure-Pak®Pure Sense

Brand relaunch at Gläserne Molkerei: a fresh logo, revised packaging design and the “Ehrlich Gut” claim focus on transparency, animal welfare and sustainability. With information links on the packaging about origin, animal welfare and production methods, the company underlines its mission to offer organic food responsibly and transparently. 

Case Humble co. Schweden
The Humble Co., Sweden
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D-PAK™ Carton

Since mid-2024, The Humble Co. has been packaging its optimized mint mouthwash in 500 ml D-PAK™ cartons, which contain 86% less plastic than PET bottles and are recyclable. The sustainable, carton-based packaging is in line with the brand’s sustainability claim and offers consumers a responsible choice. 

About HOTSPOTS by Elopak

Elopak’s blog informs experts and interested parties about innovations and current market trends in the carton packaging segment. In addition to new products and advances in filling technology, we place a special focus on sustainability. We are convinced that responsibility does not stop with the content. Contemporary packaging must be geared towards the goal of a low-emission circular economy, while protecting the products inside and leaving the world unharmed at the same time. Not only the material and design of the packaging, but also the underlying filling technology and logistics can support manufacturers, bottlers and retailers in achieving their own ambitious environmental goals in optimal interaction. Find out how on this website.