“กล่องนม” เหลือใช้ มีค่ามากกว่าที่คิด"Used Milk Boxes" Are More Valuable Than You Think

Did you know? A milk box has 6 layers. Looking at the exterior made of paper, one might assume the inside is also made of paper, right? However, upon unboxing, you will find three components: paper, which constitutes 75%, plastic (polyethylene) 21%, and aluminum foil 4%. These materials are layered to create 6 distinct layers: Layer 1 is polyethylene to protect against moisture from the outside; Layer 2 is paper for the structural integrity of the box; Layer 3 is polyethylene to ensure the box is sealed tightly; Layer 4 is aluminum foil to protect against external conditions; Layer 5 is polyethylene to further ensure a tight seal; Layer 6 is polyethylene to prevent leakage and maintain adhesion. The "used milk box" holds more value than one might think. The milk box or drink carton has been developed to be environmentally friendly through recycling. When subjected to the recycling process, the paper portion is separated and converted into new paper, while the remaining materials can be compressed into recycled boards or as Poly-Alu plastic pellets, as illustrated below for clearer understanding. Furthermore, recycling 1 ton of milk boxes or drink cartons can help reduce energy costs, such as saving 17 trees, reducing electricity consumption by 1,000 kilowatt-hours, saving 300 liters of fuel oil, diverting 1 ton of paper waste, conserving 20 cubic meters of water, and decreasing waste disposal costs by 1,000 Baht per ton..

Don’t forget! Unpack, wash, and store before recycling. Prior to recycling or dropping off at donation boxes, it is essential to know the correct storage methods to help reduce storage space. You can try folding the boxes as demonstrated in the diagram below, with three methods available, or click here to view a video demonstration on how to fold. Where can you find collection points for milk boxes? For anyone wishing to participate in building a recycling community, you can bring your milk boxes or various drink cartons that follow the above storage methods to drop off at the collection points designated by V-Drop Box Co., Ltd., which has a network established in 13 provinces. Every day, there is still a large quantity of discarded items on this round planet. The more we transform unused items and extend their lifespan, as well as manage them properly, the more we can reduce waste, lower energy costs, and mitigate environmental harm that affects global warming.