Food packaging (will come up)

Question 1

What are the functions of packaging

Answer 1

To preserve freshness of the product
To prevent contamination of the product
To protect the product from damage
To make the product easier to transport

Question 2

Advantages of paper and cardboard packaging

Answer 2

They are good environmentally as they biodegrade
Recyclable
They are cheap to produce
Strong but lightweight
It can be printed on

Question 3

Disadvantages of paper and cardboard packaging

Answer 3

They are not water resistant and can be easily damaged

Question 4

Advantages of plastic packaging

Answer 4

Plastic can be easily shaped into a number of products

It can be recycled sometimes

Question 5

Disadvantages of plastic packaging

Answer 5

It causes a problem with litter as it doesn’t biodegrade

Question 6

Advantages of glass packaging

Answer 6

It is reusable and easily recycled
It is rigid
It is moisture proof

Question 7

Disadvantages of glass packaging

Answer 7

It breaks easily which makes it dangerous to handle as it can become sharp

Question 8

Advantages of metal packaging

Answer 8

its good for preserving foods
Can be used with a variety of food and drink items
It can sometimes be recycled

Question 9

Disadvantages of metal packaging

Answer 9

Can contribute to air pollution