FOOD PACKAGING
TYPES OF FOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS
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Question
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which of the following is responsible for the most packaging lost to landfill?
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packaging not recyclable
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packaging materials lost in recovery processes
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packaging not collected for recycling
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The researchers found North and South America together generate 41% of the world’s production of plastic packaging waste, mostly from the U.S. (19% of world production) and Brazil (13%). Europe is next with 24%, and Asia follows with 21%, most of which is generated in China (12%).
Detailed explanation-2: -The used motor oil can’t be recycled to reusable form.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many people and companies simply throw packaging away without a thought, especially if the packaging was not designed to be reused or easily recycled. Most of the time, single-use packaging such as disposable containers and cups also cannot be recycled as they are contaminated with food.
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