Elopak is announcing the more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak eSense. The new Pure-Pak eSense is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly.
It has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio that means the carton can preserve product integrity, safety, and lifespan without requiring an aluminium layer which is commonly used in aseptic packaging. The elimination of the aluminium layer results in a reduction of the carbon footprint of the carton by 28%, while facilitating full recyclability.
The Pure-Pak eSense carton has been developed in line with Elopak’s ambitions to contribute to a net zero circular economy. Elopak is on a mission to replace plastic bottles with fully renewable, low carbon cartons that offer a natural, sustainable, and convenient alternative.
Setting out the importance of the development Elopak’s Director Sustainability Marianne Groven stated, “Elopak is on a journey to become even more sustainable, both as a company and through the cartons we produce. Over time we have continuously improved the environmental profile of our cartons. For example, between 2014 and 2020 we achieved a reduction in the carbon footprint of an average carton with a closure from 32 gCO2e to 25 gCO2e.”
Elopak already offers customers a number of sustainability-focused innovations such as Natural Brown Board cartons across both fresh and aseptic segments. These are renewable, recyclable and have a lower carbon footprint per carton owing to reduced wood consumption and the elimination of the bleaching process.
