Our UK tea factory is one of the largest tea factories in the world. It is a world class, state of the art operation which has pioneered advancements in environmental performance and operational and energy efficiencies. It is proud to be zero waste to landfill and 100% powered by renewable energy sources.
Significant investment in our flagship factory has furthered our sustainability commitments, not least enabling the transition to 100% recyclable packaging for our Orange Pekoe cartons* and for plant-based tea bag tissue to work in our high-speed production environment.This is a step in the right direction towards our commitment to become 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2030.
*Orange Pekoe cartons include Orange Pekoe 36ct, 72ct, 144ct, 216ct, 300ct, Orange Pekoe Bold 72ct, Decaffeinated Orange Pekoe 80ct.
Recycling can feel tricky sometimes, but don’t worry, we’ve put together this hand guide to make it easy and help you dispose of your Tetley waste responsibly, every step of the way!
Is fully recyclable via your paper recycling stream.
These tea bags are made from plant-based PLA, meaning they are industrially compostable where facilities exist. Please check with your local municipality for the correct disposal information.
Includes Orange Pekoe 36ct, 72ct, 144ct, 216ct, 300ct, Orange Pekoe Bold 72ct, Orange Pekoe Decaffeinated 80ct.
Is fully recyclable via your paper recycling stream.
Please check with your local municipality for more information on whether they offer a flexible plastics collection program. Otherwise, place the wrapper in the general waste.
The tea bags in this pack are currently not-compostable so please include with your general waste. We will transition this range to plant-based as soon as possible!
Our canisters are recyclable in some municipalities. Please check locally for more information.
The tea bags in this pack are currently not-compostable so please include with your general waste. We will transition this range to plant-based as soon as possible!
Keurig K-Cup® pods may not be recyclable in your area. Please check with your local municipality to find out how you should properly dispose of K-Cup® pods.
As an organisation we have a global commitment to achieve 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2030. We've also been members of the Canadian Plastics Pact since 2023. It’s a collaborative initiative which aims to create a circular economy for plastics, and explore innovative solutions to recycle, reuse, and reduce plastics across the value chain.