Food Packaging (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which function of food packaging prevents contamination during transport and storage?
Which function of food packaging prevents contamination during transport and storage?
Protection
What information does food packaging provide to consumers?
What information does food packaging provide to consumers?
Nutritional details & cooking instructions
Which materials are examples of metal packaging?
Which materials are examples of metal packaging?
Aluminium cans, foil, and trays
Which type of plastic packaging is mentioned in the notes?
Which type of plastic packaging is mentioned in the notes?
Vacuum packaging
What are characteristics of good packaging?
What are characteristics of good packaging?
Strong, hygienic, and non-toxic
Which materials are biodegradable?
Which materials are biodegradable?
Paper and cardboard
What does recyclable packaging mean?
What does recyclable packaging mean?
It can be reused or made into new products
What environmental problem do soft plastics cause?
What environmental problem do soft plastics cause?
They cannot be recycled & contribute to litter
What do the 3Rs stand for in sustainable packaging?
What do the 3Rs stand for in sustainable packaging?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
How much is the deposit in Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme?
How much is the deposit in Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme?
15c–25c
How can you be a sustainable consumer regarding packaging?
How can you be a sustainable consumer regarding packaging?
Bring reusable shopping bags
What does the Deposit Return Scheme help to achieve?
What does the Deposit Return Scheme help to achieve?
Recycle more & cut down litter