Milk and juice cartons (liquidpaperboard cartons) have been used for more than forty years. Cartons are now being used to package a wide range of foods including cream, custard, flavoured milks, sauces, detergents, soups, wine, oil and cereal grains. T Y P E S   O F   M I L K   A N D J U I C E   C A R T O N S There are two basic types of cartons: gable top and aseptic bricks.
	Gable Top Cartons These cartons are made from a layer of cardboard (called paperboard) sandwiched between two layers of very thin plastic. Although the contents of these cartons are pasteurised before packaging, the cartons still need to be refrigerated.
	Aseptic Bricks Aseptic bricks (UHT or long-life packs), a newer type of carton, are made from five layers: three of plastic, one of foil and one of cardboard. The products in the cartons are sterilised before being packaged and, because the cartons fully seal the contents, they do not need to be refrigerated before opening. This results in savings in energy during storage and transport. R E C Y C L I N G   O F   M I L K   A N D   J U I C E   C A R T O N S Collection Many Councils collect milk and juice cartons in their kerbside recycling collections. Cartons can also be taken to special recycling bins at selected locations (check with your local Council for details of carton recycling in your own area). Which Cartons can be Recycled? All gable top milk and juice cartons. Brick-shaped cartons e.g. long-life milk and juices, including small drink boxes. How to Prepare Cartons for Recycling Rinse and flatten the cartons. Place flattened cartons inside an open carton. You should be able to insert at least six 1 litre cartons inside an open one, even more if you top and tail them.
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