How one Irish dairy business will cut out 40 tonnes of plastic a year

Ireland’s leading dairy brand has made the switch to tetra top cartons in a bid to cut down on plastic

The new cartons contain 62% less plastic than the previous bottles and use paperboard from responsibly managed forests, as well as other controlled sources. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke.

Irish dairy business Avonmore has changed the packaging of their fresh cream range in a move that will cut out 40 tonnes of plastic a year.

The new cartons contain 62% less plastic than the previous bottles and use paperboard from responsibly managed forests, as well as other controlled sources. This packaging change is the latest in a series of alterations by the company to reduce its plastic use.