So if you come to this blog, it’s pretty likely you enjoy getting your hands dirty in the kitchen. We all love buying the ingredients for the dishes and sweets we plan on making, but doesn’t it feel a litle better when your ingredients come in environmentally friendly packaging? I know it seems like a small gesture when it’s only you, but just think about if everyone was to pitch in, then it would become a global initiative and make one happy planet.
During this holiday season (and forever!) Tetra Pak wants to enourage people to make smart decisions when they’re making that chicken noodle soup, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and much more. Let’s Be Carton Smart!
Why choose Tetra Pak?
The cartons are made of 70% paper, a renewable source, from selectively harvested, re-grown trees.
Cartons use 1/3 of the packaging compared to cans.. or even a egg!
Cartons are space saving to keep your pantry neat and organized!
The packaging preserves the flavor and nutrients of the food, without using preservatives.
The cartons result in 60% less landfill waste than cans.
Cartons are re-closable so you can just close it up and save for a recipe later on. This means no dumping what you don’t use into another container (less dirty dishes) or even worse – wasting it!
One of my favorite go to dishes during the winter months is Creamy Cheesey Broccoli Soup, it warms me up during those extra chilly nights.
When I make this soup I always use Pacific Foods Chicken Stock, a brand committed to using Tetra Park to be more environmentally friendly.
During the upcoming weeks you will begin to think about Thanksgiving and holiday dinners and some of my staples are always Pumpkin Pie (yum yum yum!) and Cranberry Sauce. Pacific Foods and Tetra Pak have got you covered with those too! Making yummy dishes and making the Planet happy – does it get any better? So when you are planning your delicous Green Bean Casserole, or a delicious pie, always reach for a Tetra Park! The carton options are endless! From mushroom to beef to chicken broth, to soups (my favorite is Black Bean!) and soup starter bases, to mac and cheese and black beans, to gravy, to rice and almond and chocolate beverages and so much more.. do you see the amount of options here?
Laura Dembowski says
I so wish I would have been part of this campaign. I don’t eat anything from a can, so I’m always roasting and pureeing my own pumpkin. Love this because now I don’t always have to!
The Squishy Monster says
I had no idea pacific made cranberry sauce…yum!
[email protected] says
I am familiar with Pacific Foods products, they make wonderful vegan and dairy-free broth & soups, too. I love the cashew-carrot-ginger soup & Thai Sweet Potato soup. The Organic Pumpkin puree looks so good!
[email protected] says
I just recently tried these products too and I am completely in love with them.
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
I always try to bring my own bags to markets or shops. Being carton smart is my next step to reduce waste that cannot be recycled (too bad we still have that stuff around!).
Pamela says
Me too Daniela. Not only are the bags better for the environment but they sure are easier to lug home my groceries too!
holly ; the hobbit kitchen says
being environmentally conscious is really important to me, so i love this post! 🙂
the hobbit kitchen x
Pamela says
That’s great to hear Holly!
Coffee and Crumpets says
Oooh, I had Pacific baked beans in tetra pack last night for dinner! I do prefer the tetra pack myself, much easier than messing with a can opener.
Nazneen
Pamela says
I have got to try those baked beans!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Great advice. I love environment-friendly packaged products. Will definitely be keeping this in mind for these upcoming holidays.
Pamela says
Great to hear Ruby!
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says
Great post- I love the idea of using products with environmentally safe packaging. So important!
Pamela says
Super important Meghan, and the packaging is definitely convenient for storage too!