FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PACKAGING

TYPES OF FOOD PACKAGING MATERIALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following packaging materials is the least sustainable?
A
Glass
B
Metal
C
Paper
D
Plastic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It instead refers to material made from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), or plastic foam. Consumers typically use this material for beverage cups, packing peanuts and food containers. It’s some of the worst packaging for the environment because Styrofoam doesn’t break down quickly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consumers across global regions ranked plastic as the least sustainable packaging material, and their self-reported habits reflect this. Global consumers consider plastic the least sustainable packaging material.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plastic manufacturing is energy intensive and emits greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which to a certain degree, are damaging to the environment and atmosphere and contribute heavily to global warming.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sustainable packaging is the development and use of packaging which results in improved sustainability. This involves increased use of life cycle inventory (LCI) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to help guide the use of packaging which reduces the environmental impact and ecological footprint.

Detailed explanation-5: -Custom Tissue Paper. Packing Paper. Kraft Tape. Packaging Tape. Pre-Printed Kraft Tape. Labels. Thank you Card. Paper Bubble Wrap. More items

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