Questions first, explanation underneath,

  1. Are tetra-pak containers actually better for the environment? Or is it a bit of a con?

  2. Would powdered Oat milk be better than tetra-pak, or other containers?

I’m getting into Oat milk, been a long time coming, finally just getting on and doing it.

We’ve ordered some Nimbus powdered online. But for now I’ve been drinking from the Tetra-pak Oat milks. Brands were Vitasoy and Oatley (apparently they’re shipped from Europe? Wtf?).

I looked up thinkstep anz’s comparative assessment of tetra-paks impacts and it comes out top. But this seems about as independent as a trouts flipper, so i’m not sure i trust their conclusion.

Any answers, or guidance would be muchly appreciated. :)

  • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa@aussie.zoneOPM
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    8 days ago

    Oh yeah, i always find it interesting visiting another country’s grocery stores, theres always little uniquely different quirks. I think its only the long life milk in Aus that you’ll find in a tetra-pak, when it comes to cows milk that is. The main way people get it here are the plastic hdpe cartons 2l or 3l.

    Sweden, where both Tetra Pak and Oatly originate

    Oh, hadn’t thouggt of this. This could easily be the whole reason here. Its so interesting how these partnerships often arise out of convenience and closeness.

    the Tetra Pak company flooding the zone with shit probably influences public opinion

    Yep.