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
