Possibilities of Development of Composite Materials from Tetra Pak and Metalized Film-Based Packaging Waste for Non-Structural Applications

Packaging protects the goods from environmental factors and delivers them in the best conditions to the consumer. Especially, Tetra Pak is widely used as an aseptic packaging in the food industry. Tetra Pak-based packaging waste is generated due to the massive use and throw and Metallised film-based packaging waste. These wastes can be recycled in various methods, according to previous studies. Most studies focus on producing composite materials that can replace the material needs for non-structural applications. Tetra Pak and Metallised films can improve the thermal and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, compressive strength, density, water resistance, screw holding, MOR, etc., as the required standard because of the high fibre content and Aluminium layer. Binding agents also can play a significant role in composite production. This article has outlined the possibility of manufacturing composite material from Tetra Pak and Metallised wastes as reinforcement materials to minimize the problems generated due to packaging waste