The Swedish company **Tetra Pak**, renowned for its innovations in packaging, has committed to an investment of **100 million euros annually** over the next **5 to 10 years** to develop **sustainable packaging** (link).
According to **Mauricio Borgeaud**, Director of Services for Tetra Pak Southern Cone, the goal is to address **environmental, social, and economic challenges** through a **responsible production model**.
Five keys to sustainable packaging of the future
Tetra Pak has identified the **main attributes** that future packaging should meet:
- **Use of renewable and recycled materials**, obtained responsibly.
- **Carbon neutral**, reducing the climate impact in production and distribution.
- **Food safety and waste reduction**, ensuring access to quality products.
- **Fully recyclable**, with a system that preserves the materials used.
- **Maximization of materials with low environmental impact**, avoiding excessive resource exploitation.
A commitment to sustainability
Creating the most sustainable packaging in the world is an ambitious challenge, but there are companies committed to the planet and society.
With this initiative, Tetra Pak seeks to establish a **new standard in the industry**, reinforcing the transition to a **circular economy and low-carbon model**.
The issue of food waste in the world
According to the **United Nations Environment Programme**, up to **10% of global greenhouse gas emissions** come from food that **is not consumed**, either due to waste or disposal.
This problem, along with the accelerated population growth, drives the need for **more sustainable production and packaging systems**.
UN projections estimate that by **2050**, the world population will reach **9.7 billion people**, which will require **producing 70% more food**, increasing pressure on natural resources.
To tackle this challenge, companies like Tetra Pak and others have started to develop **packaging with renewable materials**. The goal is to maintain the **quality and nutrients** of the products, avoiding food waste and reducing the emission of polluting gases.
