Packaging material question 2-6

Plastic: needs to be sorted at the recycling station, made from non-renewable resources, needs to be sorted at the recycling station, costly to recycle, breaks easily, lightweight, strong, sterile, heat resistant, easily recycled   

Metal: made from non-renewable resources, needs to be sorted at the recycling station, heavy to transport, costly to recycle, lightweight, strong, sterile, easily recycled   

Paper and cardboard: made from renewable resources, needs to be sorted at the recycling station, decomposes easily, lightweight, strong, easily recycled   

Glass: made from renewable resources, needs to be sorted at the recycling station, heavy to transport, costly to recycle, breaks easily, lightweight, strong, sterile, heat resistant, easily recycled 

Food manufacturers would most likely prefer to use cardboard as their packaging material. This is because cardboard is relatively cheap to produce and it is made from recycled material, which makes it good for the environment as well. Cardboard can also decompose easily, it is lightweight and the material is strong.

The packaging type that would most suit the needs for the consumers would be cardboard. This is because it is reasonably priced, it can be recycled easily and the products will not be damaged when the package is delivered to the consumers’ home.      

I believe that the easiest packaging type would be cardboard, because it is made from renewable resources and it can decompose easily, which makes this type of resource environmentally friendly.  Cardboard is also a sturdy, lightweight material that can be easily recycled. This makes it easy to dispose of the material without harming the environment.  

Plastic shrink seal – grated cheese

Pop top screw top jar – pasta sauce

Foil seal or ring pull under the plastic lid – baby food

Plastic screw top with a collar below the lid – milk

Cellophane shrink wrap – tea bags

Zip lock resealable bags – milo or baby formula