H A B I T A T
H A B I T A T
A GRADE 7 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PROJECT
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PURPOSE
The recycling rate for cardboard drinks cartons can vary depending on the region and recycling infrastructure in place. However, it is worth noting that cardboard drinks cartons, such as those made from Tetra Pak material, are indeed recyclable. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, in many countries with established recycling programs and facilities, the recycling rate for cardboard drinks cartons is generally around 25% to 40%.
It's important to encourage recycling practices and check local recycling guidelines to ensure proper disposal and maximise the recycling potential of these cartons. Recycling rates can vary over time as recycling infrastructure improves and public awareness increases. In 2022, 193 BILLION Tetra Pak cartons were produced and whilst both company and consumers work towards recycling some of these, the vast majority end up in landfill.
ABOUT TETRA PAK
Tetra Pak is a brand name for packaging materials commonly used for a variety of liquid products like milk, juice, and soups. The packaging is made primarily of multiple layers of paperboard, along with thin layers of plastic and aluminium. The specific composition can vary depending on the product and packaging variant, but the general structure typically consists of paperboard as the base material for strength and rigidity, a layer of polyethylene plastic for moisture resistance, and a thin layer of aluminium foil to provide a barrier against light and oxygen. This combination of materials helps protect the contents and extend their shelf life while providing a lightweight and easily recyclable packaging solution.
DESIGN BRIEF (YOUR CHALLENGE)
Tetra Pak (the world's largest producer of drink and food cartons) is a brand name for packaging materials commonly used for a variety of liquid products like milk, juice, and soups. The packaging is made primarily of multiple layers of paperboard, along with thin layers of plastic and aluminium.
Tetra Pak has challenged you to redesign their cartons so that they can be used in a sustainable way once empty. The changes made to the packaging should not alter the overall shape but should instead, through graphic design, indicate to the user ways to transform the existing carton into something that can be used to create a product that encourages the growth of natural habitat in some way.
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