Organic Meadow launches North America’s first zero-carbon milk carton

Organic Meadow partners with Elopak to launch North America’s first, and only, carbon-neutral milk carton. The Guelph-based (Ont.), farmer-owned co-operative, has transitioned its 2L organic milk to Elopak’s carbon-neutral paperboard milk carton, Pure-Pak Natural Brown Board. This sustainable package is the first carbon-neutral carton of its kind in North America.

“As Canada’s original organic dairy, Organic Meadow’s history is rooted in sustainability,” says Nancy Korva, senior vice-president of Organic Meadow. “For over 30 years, we’ve been on a journey to build a more circular future, and our new, zero-carbon milk carton brings us one step closer to this goal.”

Recognizable by its distinct brown hue, this innovative and sustainable package is made from natural and unbleached FSC-certified paperboard, generates 27 per cent fewer CO₂ emissions and is 18 per cent lighter compared to traditional milk cartons. The remaining carbon emissions are reduced to net zero through verified protection carbon offset programs resulting in a Certified CarbonNeutral package.