The following paper and packaging items are easily recyclable in South Africa:

• White Office Paper – This is the only type of paper we purchase.

• Liquid Packaging – This includes small and large cartons used for milk, juice, custard, and other liquid foods. Some dry foods are also packaged in these cartons, commonly known as Tetra Pak.

Tetra Pak cartons are fully recyclable.
They are made up of approximately 75% paperboard sourced from certified, sustainably managed plantations, providing structural strength. The remaining composition includes thin layers of polyethylene (20%) and aluminium (5%)—referred to as poly/Al—which help preserve the contents without the need for refrigeration.

Through a specialised hydropulping process, the paperboard is separated and converted into pulp, which is then used to produce new paper-based products. The poly/Al residue is repurposed into plastic injection-moulded items.