Packaging from juice, milk, baby food, and other liquids—often referred to as Tetra Pak—raises many questions: Is it paper, plastic, or foil? And how should it be properly disposed of? In fact, Tetra Pak is a composite packaging made of several layers:
- Cardboard (approximately 70%)
- Polymer (plastic) coating
- Aluminum foil (to protect the contents from light and air)
Due to its multi-layered structure, this type of packaging does not naturally decompose for decades, polluting and harming the environment. However, it can—and should—be recycled.
How is Tetra Pak Recycled?
Recycling facilities equipped with special machinery can separate the layers and process each material individually. The resulting raw materials are either sold or reused to produce new items, such as paving tiles, manhole covers, and road surfacing components. Interestingly, even the publishing industry is finding ways to repurpose Tetra Pak. For example, the Ukrainian publishing house Ranok prints some children’s books on paper made from recycled Tetra Pak, clearly noting this on their covers.
Where to Recycle Tetra Pak in Uzhhorod?
In Uzhhorod, Tetra Pak packaging is accepted only at designated eco-islands operated by AVE, located at:
- 9, Mitskevycha Street
- 62, Hrushevskoho Street
- 8, Hodynky Street
Before recycling, please:
- Cut the packaging open
- Rinse it with water
- Let it dry.
Thanks to the CALL-Action Program
Informing the public about recycling options and how to sort packaging like Tetra Pak has been made possible through the CALL-Action program — an initiative aimed at raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainable behavior in the community.
"Ecobus" Every Saturday in Uzhhorod
In addition to the stationary collection points, Uzhhorod also operates a mobile collection vehicle known as the "Ecobus", which drives around the city every Saturday. It accepts plastic, paper, and glass. The current route and schedule are available on the homepage of our website.
Protecting the environment starts with us!
Let’s treat nature with care and take responsibility for the future — by sorting and recycling our waste today.
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