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Aseptic Carton — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Aseptic cartons combine paper fiber, plastic, and often aluminum layers to protect shelf-stable products.

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What is Aseptic Carton?

Aseptic cartons combine paper fiber, plastic, and often aluminum layers to protect shelf-stable products.

Common uses

Beverage cartonsBroth cartonsShelf-stable food packaging

EPR Classification

Report as aseptic or shelf-stable carton where the category is available, not as simple paperboard.

Recyclability: Carton recycling availability varies by market and sorting infrastructure.

Recycled content: Recycled content claims should specify fiber and polymer layers where available.

Common Packaging Formats

Format	Typical weight	Common products
Small carton	8-20g	Juice boxes
Liter carton	25-45g	Beverages and broth

How to Document Aseptic Carton

• Request layer composition, total component weight, cap material, and carton recycler acceptance data.

Often Confused With

Paperboard CartonOther Composite

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.

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