[ANDERSEN LOGO]

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated January 22, 2002,
included in Pactiv Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001
and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.




/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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    Arthur Andersen LLP

    Chicago, Illinois
    April 1, 2002