New carton recycling plant enhances recycling of liquid packaging

An investment of R46-million in a first-of-its-kind recycling plant in South Africa – commissioned in July after a six-month construction period – at the Springs-based recycling facility of paper and plastics packaging company Mpact is set to reduce the volume of liquid- packaging cartons going to landfill sites, while enhancing the quality of virgin paper. Liquid packaging primarily involves paper-based cartons that can hold various liquids, from milk and juice to wine and even on-the-go coffee in disposable cups.