Which foods are packaged in this way? | Positive features | Negative features | |
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Plastics |
Fruit and vegetables, meats, ready meals, plastic bottles
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Easy to print on, cheap, lightweight
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Not always recyclable or reusable
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Modified Atmosphere Packaging |
Cold meats, cheeses, smoked fish, salads
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Keeps food fresh/preserves food
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Non-biodegradable
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Glass |
Baby food, jams, pickles, sauces
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Recyclable and reusable
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Breaks easily
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Metal |
Canned food, e.g. soups, takeaway containers, canned drinks
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Recyclable, lightweight, withstands heat
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Can react with some foods, non-biodegradable
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Card and Paper |
Cartons, egg boxes, cereal boxes, pizza boxes
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Easy to print on, biodegradable, recyclable
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Not water resistant, easily damaged
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