Elopak Introduces Low-Carbon Aluminium for Liquid Packaging Cartons in Europe

International carton packaging solutions provider Elopak reveals it has introduced the first low-carbon aluminium that is made with renewable electricity in its European carton production. This is a significant step in reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste, and is being implemented by the company's standard environmental print cartons made in the production plants in Holland, Denmark, and Ukraine.

Advancing Sustainable Liquid Packaging Solutions

The introduction of low-carbon aluminium allows for a straight-forward 8% impact reduction of Elopak's standard aluminium ambient carton when produced using low-carbon aluminium. Aluminium will retain its importance for ambient carton as it is a good barrier to light and oxygen, and is available for aseptic sealing. The ability to improve the functionality as well as sustainability benefits continues to be a priority for Elopak's packaging innovations.

“The use of aluminium produced with renewable electricity is another step towards further reducing the climate impact of our packaging materials, but without compromising on the functional properties of our standard ambient carton, which are so vital for ensuring food protection and shelf life,” Emilie Olderskog, Global Head of Sustainability at Elopak, said.

According to Precedence Research, the liquid packaging market size was calculated at USD 526.72 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 553.06 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 850.74 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 4.91% from 2026 to 2035, driven by the demand for sustainable packaging and the increasing upcycling efficiency of materials.

Industry Impact and Outlook

Elopak's use of low-carbon aluminium shows the trend in the industry towards environmentally-friendly liquid packaging solutions. As brands strive to lower their carbon footprints, packaging manufacturers are increasingly looking for sources of renewables, innovative offerings that are recyclable, and lighter production processes to respond to evolving consumer needs and sustainability goals.

As many companies are increasingly trying to find the right balance between their environmental performance, product protection, and supply chain efficiency, the development further illustrates the overall shift in the liquid packaging market.