Founded in 1989

Founded in 1989, the Aseptic Packaging Council (APC) is a trade association that represents the major U.S. manufacturers of aseptic cartons-Tetra Pak Inc.of Chicago, IL and SIG Combibloc Inc. of Chester, PA. Our primary mission is to inform the American public about the product benefits and environmental attributes of aseptic packaging. As part of that charge, we work closely with communities nationwide to encourage the inclusion of milk cartons and aseptic packages (commonly called drink boxes) in their recycling programs.

The aseptic package, long a staple in European cupboards, is still little understood in the United States. But that's changing. In 1996, the aseptic carton won the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, the only package ever to receive this coveted environmental prize. At a White House ceremony, Vice President Al Gore recognized the aseptic package for its earth-smart profile and commended the aseptic packaging industry for demonstrating "extended responsibility through a product's life cycle and an outstanding contribution to a sustainable future."

We invite you to learn more about this remarkable, lightweight, energy-efficient example of minimal packaging that retains flavor and nutrients and allows traditionally perishable products (like real milk) to stay unrefrigerated and shelf-stable for up to six months. It's been called the "packaging of the future"; to learn why, explore the categories listed on the left.

For more information:
	Contact Tetra Pak Inc.
	Contact SIG Combibloc Inc.