what is the composition of beverage cartons?
Beverage cartons are made of (on average,
by weight):
75% paperboard, a renewable material when
the forests are managed responsibly
20% polymers, mostly polyethylene, to
prevent leakage
5% aluminium, to protect drinks from light
and oxygen
Each of these three components are recyclable, indicating that a used beverage carton can be completely recycled if processed correctly.