# Eco-Friendly Iced Tea Cartons Fuze Tea's Cartons are Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-carton References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/netherlands-fuze-tea-first-iced-tea-brand-filled-in-signature-packaging-solution-from-sig/) & [coca-colacompany](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/au/brands/fuze) Fuze Tea's iced tea cartons help to set the brand apart as the first in the category to make the swap to [sustainable carton packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elopak-paperboard). The SIGNATURE packaging solution from [SIG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-evo) is made with responsibly sourced materials, and it's said that "as much as 95% of the new carton pack is linked to plant-based raw materials such as paperboard made from renewable and responsibly sourced wood and polymers linked to wood-based tall oil, a residue extracted from wood in the paper making process." The iced tea cartons are helpful for [reducing the carbon footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wenlock-spring) of the product and all three main materials used in the packaging solution are certified as 100% responsibly sourced by different parties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** Fuze Tea is leading the way with their sustainable cartons made with responsibly sourced materials. - **Plant-based Materials:** The use of plant-based materials in the cartons is a growing trend in sustainable packaging options. - **Carbon Footprint Reduction:** Reducing the carbon footprint of products via sustainable packaging options continues to be a trend in eco-conscious consumerism. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry should explore using more sustainable packaging options to reduce their environmental impact. - **Packaging:** The shift to more sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options is an opportunity for the packaging industry to innovate and grow. - **Natural Resources:** As more companies prioritize responsibly sourced materials, the availability and demand for natural resources will grow in the natural resources industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic.md) - [Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-brik-aseptic-200-slim-leaf-carton.md) - [Aluminum-Free Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-evo.md) - [Sustainable Cardboard Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yazoo-kids.md) - [Rebranded Fizzy Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teakoe.md) - [Sustainable Drink Packaging Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-aluminum-bottles.md) - [Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-prisma-aseptic-300-edge.md) - [Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sig-aluminumfree-full-barrier-solution.md) - [Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-parkers.md)