It is composed of three basic materials distributed in 7 layers: 75% cardboard, 20% low-density polyethylene, and 5% aluminum; all recyclable, but may require separation.
It is a highly resistant package that allows preserving the taste and nutritional value of various types of food for a long time thanks to its aseptic packaging, the materials are resistant and do not allow the entry of light or oxygen.
It is mainly used in the food industry for its food preservation capability.
If not recycled, it can take up to 150 years to degrade.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist. It is recommended to check with local recycling chains if they accept this material.
Aseptically packaged food boxes
Also known as stretch film. It is a type of transparent plastic made from linear low-density polyethylene resin, so it has high flexible resistance and lightness. It is a very useful type of plastic for preserving prepared foods.
Plastic film can be recycled to become hoses, bags, and dishes as long as it is clean and free of residues.
It is used to wrap food and is employed by different industries to protect merchandise in storage and transportation.
If not recycled, it can take about 150 years to completely decompose.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist. It is recommended to check with local recycling chains if they accept this material.
Packing solid prepared foods or as a lid for containers to secure beverages.
Aluminum stands out for being a lightweight, flexible material with great insulation capacity, durability, and is fully recyclable. Aluminum packaging is widely used mainly for its ability to keep content fresh, maintain the taste and aroma of the food, and the protection it offers against microorganisms.
It is used in the automotive, aeronautical, construction, communication, electricity, cables, beverage cans, aluminum foil for food, yogurt lids, tetrapak, among others.
Takes about 10 years to degrade if not correctly recycled.
High through mechanical recycling.
Bottles, boxes, wrappers, containers, and lids.
Glass is a hard and mainly fragile material. It is obtained from melting various minerals at high temperatures, then quickly cooled in a mold or manipulated with tools to shape it. The production process requires a lot of energy, although the raw material is abundant, its extraction has a significant environmental impact, so recycling this material has a lower impact.
Glass packaging is characterized as a hygienic, airtight material that does not oxidize and guarantees the original quality of its contents, as it protects against external agents.
Glass is used for architectural applications, lighting, scientific research instruments, to preserve medicines, perfumes, in lenses, furniture, and household items.
If not recycled, it can take between 4,000 and 5,000 years to degrade.
High through mechanical recycling.
Bottles, jars, and reusable cups.
Molded pulp is a material made from natural fibers, 100% compostable both in industrial composting and home composting. It mainly comes from bagasse, which is a vegetable waste produced in the extraction of sugarcane juice, from bamboo, eucalyptus, and many other agricultural wastes or from recycled fibers.
The packaging of this material is very similar to paper and can be white and natural in color.
Molded pulp is used in industrial packaging, for electronic and food products.
In composting, it can take 90 days to degrade.
High through mechanical recycling.
High if it does not have coatings.
Containers, trays, flat and deep plates.
This material is perceived by consumers as one of the most environmentally friendly. A paper is considered a carton when its weight is above 200 g/m², making it more resistant and durable. It is obtained by superimposing one or several layers of cellulose in a wet state, adhering through compression. It is made with cellulose fibers extracted directly from wood or plant species.
There are different types of cardboard, according to packaging needs, including corrugated cardboard, solid board, card stock, compact cardboard, and coated cardboard.
These cardboard packages are used for boxes, interior separators for fragile objects, large format signage, food packaging, hygiene and cosmetic products, and household items.
Takes about 1 year to decompose if not recycled or composted correctly and if it does not have additional components for waterproofing (plastic coating).
High through mechanical recycling. If it has a polymeric coating, it is recommended to check if local recycling chains accept it.
High if it does not have coatings.
Boxes, cups, containers, trays, and plates.
Polystyrene (PS) is a versatile plastic used in a wide variety of products, is impact-resistant, and is manufactured in different attractive colors or clear with a wide variety of designs in its moldable parts.
It is mainly used in food packaging, in appliances, electronics, and car parts.
Estimated to take about 500 to 800 years to degrade if not recycled.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist, it is recommended to check with your local recycling chain if they accept this material.
Cutlery, cups, tubs, lids, and plates.
Polysytrene Foam or Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a petroleum-derived plastic that is expanded by introducing gas into its mass, in some cases butane, and in others pentane, depending on the manufacturing process of the container, making its composition 5% raw material and 95% air.
It is mainly used in food packaging, packaging for fragile items, and in construction as insulation material.
Between 500 and 800 years to decompose if not properly recycled.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist, it is recommended to check with your local recycling chain if they accept this material.
Packaging of hot and cold foods, as it keeps the temperature of the food for a longer time.
The rPET material is recycled PET plastic. Its production starts at the recycling plant with post-consumer materials, which are washed and prepared for the recycling process. Reusing the raw material allows for saving energy and oil, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. rPET plastic is the most recycled material, as it offers virtually the same characteristics as virgin PET, making it an environmentally friendly material.
It is primarily used to make food packaging and beverage bottles (sodas, juices, edible oils), cleaning products, trays, textiles of all kinds, vending and recreational machines, displays, signs, and billboards.
When not recycled, this material can take 1000 years to decompose.
High through mechanical and chemical recycling in articulated chains. For rPET products other than bottles, it is recommended to verify the acceptance of this material in your local recycling chain.
Clamshell containers, cups, trays, bottles.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a plastic polymer produced from the extraction of crude oil and natural gas. It is one of the most environmentally friendly plastics due to its high recyclability. It has great crystallinity and transparency, though it can be colored with dyes.
It is primarily used to make food packaging and beverage bottles (sodas, juices, edible oils), cleaning products, trays, textiles of all kinds, vending and recreational machines, displays, signs, and billboards.
When not recycled, this material can take 1000 years to decompose.
High through mechanical and chemical recycling in articulated chains. For PET products other than bottles, it is recommended to verify the acceptance of this material in your local recycling chain.
Clamshell containers, cups, trays, bottles.
Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most widely used plastic materials with a broad range of applications. It is an efficient material, highly resistant to both bending and high temperatures, completely waterproof, and is one of the lightest plastics.
It can be found in plastic bags, toys, construction materials, car parts, food containers, industrial packaging for medicines or chemicals, appliances, hospital supplies, textiles, among others.
Depending on the density, it can take from 150 to a thousand years to decompose if not recycled.
High through mechanical and chemical recycling in articulated chains. It is recommended to verify the acceptance of this material in your local recycling chain.
Cups, containers, and lids.
Sugarcane bagasse is the agro-industrial waste left over after the production of sugar and other derivatives; this by-product from another industry is reused for the manufacturing of cardboard and paper.
It is a 100% natural paper that consumes less water and energy in its production than timber paper and contributes to the preservation of forests. Sugarcane bagasse is environmentally friendly, as it is recyclable and compostable if it does not have waterproof plastic coatings.
It is a material used for the production of paper, cardstock, and cardboard in food packaging and boxes.
Sugarcane bagasse cardboard can take about 12 weeks to decompose in commercial composting and about 6 months in home composting.
High through mechanical recycling. If it has a polymer coating, it is recommended to check if local recycling chains accept it.
High if it does not have coatings.
Boxes, cups, containers, trays, and plates.
Polystyrene (PS) is a versatile plastic used in a wide variety of products, is impact-resistant, and is manufactured in different attractive colors or clear with a wide variety of designs in its moldable parts.
It is mainly used in food packaging, in appliances, electronics, and car parts.
Estimated to take about 500 to 800 years to degrade if not recycled.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist, it is recommended to check with your local recycling chain if they accept this material.
Cutlery, cups, tubs, lids, and plates.
Molded pulp is a material made from natural fibers, 100% compostable both in industrial composting and home composting. It mainly comes from bagasse, which is a vegetable waste produced in the extraction of sugarcane juice, from bamboo, eucalyptus, and many other agricultural wastes or from recycled fibers.
The packaging of this material is very similar to paper and can be white and natural in color.
Molded pulp is used in industrial packaging, for electronic and food products.
In composting, it can take 90 days to degrade.
High through mechanical recycling.
High if it does not have coatings.
Containers, trays, flat and deep plates.
The rPET material is recycled PET plastic. Its production starts at the recycling plant with post-consumer materials, which are washed and prepared for the recycling process. Reusing the raw material allows for saving energy and oil, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. rPET plastic is the most recycled material, as it offers virtually the same characteristics as virgin PET, making it an environmentally friendly material.
It is primarily used to make food packaging and beverage bottles (sodas, juices, edible oils), cleaning products, trays, textiles of all kinds, vending and recreational machines, displays, signs, and billboards.
When not recycled, this material can take 1000 years to decompose.
High through mechanical and chemical recycling in articulated chains. For rPET products other than bottles, it is recommended to verify the acceptance of this material in your local recycling chain.
Clamshell containers, cups, trays, bottles.
It is composed of three basic materials distributed in 7 layers: 75% cardboard, 20% low-density polyethylene, and 5% aluminum; all recyclable, but may require separation.
It is a highly resistant package that allows preserving the taste and nutritional value of various types of food for a long time thanks to its aseptic packaging, the materials are resistant and do not allow the entry of light or oxygen.
It is mainly used in the food industry for its food preservation capability.
If not recycled, it can take up to 150 years to degrade.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist. It is recommended to check with local recycling chains if they accept this material.
Aseptically packaged food boxes
Polysytrene Foam or Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a petroleum-derived plastic that is expanded by introducing gas into its mass, in some cases butane, and in others pentane, depending on the manufacturing process of the container, making its composition 5% raw material and 95% air.
It is mainly used in food packaging, packaging for fragile items, and in construction as insulation material.
Between 500 and 800 years to decompose if not properly recycled.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist, it is recommended to check with your local recycling chain if they accept this material.
Packaging of hot and cold foods, as it keeps the temperature of the food for a longer time.
Aluminum stands out for being a lightweight, flexible material with great insulation capacity, durability, and is fully recyclable. Aluminum packaging is widely used mainly for its ability to keep content fresh, maintain the taste and aroma of the food, and the protection it offers against microorganisms.
It is used in the automotive, aeronautical, construction, communication, electricity, cables, beverage cans, aluminum foil for food, yogurt lids, tetrapak, among others.
Takes about 10 years to degrade if not correctly recycled.
High through mechanical recycling.
Bottles, boxes, wrappers, containers, and lids.
Es un material utilizado para la producción de papel, cartulina y cartón en empaques de alimentos y cajas
Alta si no tiene recubrimientos.
Cajas, vasos, envases, bandejas y platos.
This material is perceived by consumers as one of the most environmentally friendly. A paper is considered a carton when its weight is above 200 g/m², making it more resistant and durable. It is obtained by superimposing one or several layers of cellulose in a wet state, adhering through compression. It is made with cellulose fibers extracted directly from wood or plant species.
There are different types of cardboard, according to packaging needs, including corrugated cardboard, solid board, card stock, compact cardboard, and coated cardboard.
These cardboard packages are used for boxes, interior separators for fragile objects, large format signage, food packaging, hygiene and cosmetic products, and household items.
Takes about 1 year to decompose if not recycled or composted correctly and if it does not have additional components for waterproofing (plastic coating).
High through mechanical recycling. If it has a polymeric coating, it is recommended to check if local recycling chains accept it.
High if it does not have coatings.
Boxes, cups, containers, trays, and plates.
Also known as stretch film. It is a type of transparent plastic made from linear low-density polyethylene resin, so it has high flexible resistance and lightness. It is a very useful type of plastic for preserving prepared foods.
Plastic film can be recycled to become hoses, bags, and dishes as long as it is clean and free of residues.
It is used to wrap food and is employed by different industries to protect merchandise in storage and transportation.
If not recycled, it can take about 150 years to completely decompose.
Suitable for mechanical and chemical recycling in locations where articulated chains exist. It is recommended to check with local recycling chains if they accept this material.
Packing solid prepared foods or as a lid for containers to secure beverages.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a plastic polymer produced from the extraction of crude oil and natural gas. It is one of the most environmentally friendly plastics due to its high recyclability. It has great crystallinity and transparency, though it can be colored with dyes.
It is primarily used to make food packaging and beverage bottles (sodas, juices, edible oils), cleaning products, trays, textiles of all kinds, vending and recreational machines, displays, signs, and billboards.
When not recycled, this material can take 1000 years to decompose.
High through mechanical and chemical recycling in articulated chains. For PET products other than bottles, it is recommended to verify the acceptance of this material in your local recycling chain.
Clamshell containers, cups, trays, bottles.
Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most widely used plastic materials with a broad range of applications. It is an efficient material, highly resistant to both bending and high temperatures, completely waterproof, and is one of the lightest plastics.
It can be found in plastic bags, toys, construction materials, car parts, food containers, industrial packaging for medicines or chemicals, appliances, hospital supplies, textiles, among others.
Depending on the density, it can take from 150 to a thousand years to decompose if not recycled.
High through mechanical and chemical recycling in articulated chains. It is recommended to verify the acceptance of this material in your local recycling chain.
Cups, containers, and lids.
Glass is a hard and mainly fragile material. It is obtained from melting various minerals at high temperatures, then quickly cooled in a mold or manipulated with tools to shape it. The production process requires a lot of energy, although the raw material is abundant, its extraction has a significant environmental impact, so recycling this material has a lower impact.
Glass packaging is characterized as a hygienic, airtight material that does not oxidize and guarantees the original quality of its contents, as it protects against external agents.
Glass is used for architectural applications, lighting, scientific research instruments, to preserve medicines, perfumes, in lenses, furniture, and household items.
If not recycled, it can take between 4,000 and 5,000 years to degrade.
High through mechanical recycling.
Bottles, jars, and reusable cups.
El tereftalato de polietileno (PET), es un polímero plástico que se produce a partir de la extracción de petróleo crudo y gas natural. Es uno de los plásticos más respetuosos con el medio ambiente debido a su alta reciclabilidad. Tiene una gran cristalinidad y transparencia, aunque admite cargas de colorantes.
Se utiliza principalmente para hacer envases de alimentos y botellas de bebidas (refrescos, jugos, aceites comestibles), productos de limpieza, bandejas, textiles de todo tipo, máquinas expendedoras y recreativas, displays, señales y letreros.
Cuando no se recicla, este material puede tardar 1000 años en descomponerse.
Alta por reciclaje mecánico y químico en cadenas articuladas. Para los productos de PET diferentes a botellas, se recomienda validar la aceptación de este material en tu cadena de reciclaje local.
Contenedores tipo Clamshell, vasos, bandejas, botellas.
