Carton recycling isn't just waste diversion. It's a growing part of the circular economy that keeps materials in use and out of landfills. Some cartons become high-quality fiber for paper goods, while others are transformed into durable building materials that replace virgin resources.
When cartons reach a paper mill, they're prized for their long, strong fibers. Jason Pelz, VP of Sustainability for Tetra Pak in the U.S. and Canada, says that quality makes them a dependable part of a mill's feedstock mix.

“Cartons carry some of the best fiber in the recycling stream,” he explains.“At many mills, the yield matches or exceeds other materials.”

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