Food Packaging (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Protection benefit of food packaging
Protection benefit of food packaging
Prevents contamination during transport & storage
Preservation benefit of food packaging
Preservation benefit of food packaging
Keeps food fresh for longer periods
Information provided on food packaging
Information provided on food packaging
Nutritional details, storage & cooking instructions
Examples of metal packaging materials
Examples of metal packaging materials
Aluminium cans, foil, and trays
Examples of plastic packaging materials
Examples of plastic packaging materials
Vacuum packaging, cling film, cartons
Examples of glass packaging materials
Examples of glass packaging materials
Bottles and jars
Examples of paper packaging materials
Examples of paper packaging materials
Cardboard, waxed paper, laminated material
Three characteristics of good packaging
Three characteristics of good packaging
Strong, hygienic, non-toxic
What is biodegradable packaging?
What is biodegradable packaging?
Materials that decompose naturally (e.g., paper, cardboard)
What is recyclable packaging?
What is recyclable packaging?
Can be reused or transformed into new products (e.g., glass, plastic)
Environmental disadvantage of some packaging
Environmental disadvantage of some packaging
Some materials can't be recycled & contribute to litter
The 3Rs of sustainable packaging
The 3Rs of sustainable packaging
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Sustainable practice: Shopping bags
Sustainable practice: Shopping bags
Bring reusable shopping bags
Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) purpose
Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) purpose
Helps recycle more & cut down litter
DRS deposit amount in Ireland
DRS deposit amount in Ireland
15c-25c on plastic bottles or cans