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Tetra Pak® and Nestlé MILO® UHT Join Hands to Benefit More Communities with the CAREton Project 2019


The CAREton Project plans to recycle 35mil drink packs and introduces new beneficiary

Tetra Pak® (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., supported by Nestlé MILO® UHT, today announced that the CAREton project 2019 consumer recycling campaign will be collaborating with the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) as its latest beneficiary with a new commitment to recycle 35 million drink packs in 2019.

The CAREton project plans to collect and recycle the drink packs which will be processed to make poly Aluminium (polyAl) panel boards and roofing tiles.

The CAREton Project started out in 2012 with EPIC Homes, a local non-government organisation that facilitates development of community-based housing solutions with Orang Asli communities of Malaysia as a beneficiary. Since then, it has provided enough roofing tiles and panel boards to build over 150 homes and community infrastructures.
This year, with MBPJ on board as a new beneficiary, the CAREton project aims to extend its benefit to the local communities in Petaling Jaya. Collected drink packs will be recycled and converted into a total of 1,000 polyAl panel boards, which will be provided to MBPJ. The panel boards will be used as part of the Eco Recycling Plaza’s exterior and interior structure, as well as community rest areas and town parks in Petaling Jaya.
From left to right) John-Son Oei, founder of EPIC Homes; Ng Su Yen, Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Ready-to-Drink, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad; YB Jamaliah Jamaluddin, ADUN Bandar Utama; Terrynz Tan, Director of Communication and Environment, Tetra Pak Malaysia, Singapore & Philippines and Lee Lih Shyan, Director of Solid Waste Management and Public Cleanliness Department MBPJ during the launch of the CAREton Project 2019.

ADUN Bandar Utama YB Jamaliah Jamaluddin, who officiated the launch, said: “It is very encouraging to see more parties are actively engaging in recycling and becoming a part of the CAREton Project. This will help revitalise the amenities and improve the wellbeing of the Petaling Jaya community. As everyone plays a vital role in environmental efforts, we hope this joint effort will help raise recycling awareness and education.”

Room for more recycling awareness and partnerships
Terrynz Tan, Environment Director for Tetra Pak Malaysia, Singapore & Philippines said that while recycling rates have been on the uptrend, there remains room for more awareness and education on drink pack recycling.

“We have come a long way since 2012, and much of this achievement must be attributed to the concerted efforts of our partners and the public. We want to urge Malaysians to continue doing their bit by recycling their drink packs and educating others about how easy it is. One simply has to do the 3Fs – first, push the straw back into the pack; second, flip the flaps to flatten; and finally, pack it up and drop it off at any of our collection partners,” she said.

Ng Su Yen, Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Ready-to-Drink Business Unit, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad said: “Tackling packaging waste is something we in Nestlé believe very strongly about and we are committed to be part of the solution. That is why we are looking at effective recycling solutions such as the CAREton Project. For the past seven years, the CAREton Project has collected 60 million drink packs for recycling – enough to build over 150 homes and community projects that have touched many lives. This is in line with our global ambition to make 100% of our packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025. With so many Malaysians enjoying our MILO® ready-to-drink packs daily, we hope to inculcate better recycling habits be it for adults or children.”

Consumers can drop off their used drink packs at any of the CAREton collection points – there are close to 500 points across Malaysia. Interested parties may search for the one located nearest to them via the Tetra Pak’s Recycle Easy website at http://recycle-easy.com.my. For those interested in becoming a CAREton collection partner, the necessary information is also available on the same website.

For more information on the CAREton project 2019, please visit www.facebook.com/tetra.pak.my.

ABOUT TETRA PAK
Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With over 24,000 employees around the world, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™," reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.
More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com/my

About NestlÉ
Nestlé the world’s largest food manufacturer and expert in Nutrition, Health and Wellness, with its headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland has over 465 factories spread over 86 countries, employing more than 333,000 people.
Nestlé Malaysia has been nourishing Malaysians since 1912, from its humble origins in Penang, Nestlé Malaysia grew with the nation and was listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (or Bursa Malaysia as it is now called) in 1989. It is committed to satisfying real consumer needs, producing and selling Halal products of the highest consistent quality, reliability and convenience. Its best-known brands such as MILO, NESCAFÉ, MAGGI, NESPRAY and KIT KAT are trusted in households nationwide and have been enjoyed for generations. Nestlé brings the ‘Good Food, Good Life’ experience to Malaysians every day and in every way.
For more information, please visit www.nestle.com.my

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