Our Packaging Story
Major Pack Change
We’ve made a big packaging upgrade on our Tetley black tea packs - no more non-recyclable laminates! The new packs are 100% recyclable and 25% more compact to minimise packaging. Our teabags are now plant-based, so you can dispose them in your food waste bin. Light on waste and easy to recycle!
Our Packaging Unpacked
Recycling can feel tricky sometimes, but don’t worry - we’ve put together this handy guide to make it easy and help you dispose of your Tetley waste responsibly, every step of the way!
Our Tetley Black Tea
The Box
Is fully recyclable via your paper recycling stream.
The Teabag
These teabags are plant-based, pop them in your food waste bin.
Our Catering Bag
The Bag
Is recyclable front of store at large supermarkets. To find your nearest recycling point.
The Teabag
The teabags in this pack are currently not-compostable so please pop in your general waste. We will transition this range to plant-based as soon as possible!
Our 18s and 20s Packs
The Box
Is fully recyclable via your paper recycling stream.
Inner pouch
Is recyclable front of store at large supermarkets. To find your nearest recycling point.
The Teabag
Is recyclable front of store at large supermarkets. To find your nearest recycling point The teabags in this pack are currently not-compostable so please pop in your general waste. We will transition this range to plant-based as soon as possible!
Our 40s and 50s Packs
The Box
Is fully recyclable via your paper recycling stream.
Outer Film
Is recyclable front of store at large supermarkets. To find your nearest recycling point.
The Teabag
The teabags in this pack are currently not-compostable so please pop in your general waste. We will transition this range to plant-based as soon as possible!
Our Commitment
As an organisation we have a global commitment to achieve 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2030. We're proud to share that as of 2024, 100% of our Tetley UK packaging on shelf is fully recyclable (as per OPRL definitions). We've also been members of the UK Plastics Pact since 2018. 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.
