Metal
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Give five examples of how metals can be used as packaging
Steel cans Aluminium cans Aerosols Foil containers Aluminium foil wrap
Give an example of a steel can used in food packaging
A can of beans
Give an example of an aluminium can used in food packaging
Coke cans
Give an example of an aerosol can used in food packaging
Whipped cream cans
Give an example of a foil container used in food packaging
Takeaway containers
Give an example of an aluminium foil wrap used in food packaging
Margarine wrappers
Give the three advantages of using metal as a packaging
Protects food from contamination Easy to stack for convenient storage Can withstand heat processing
Give the three disadvantages of using metal as a packaging
Heavy to lift and transport, increasing transport costs Easily punctured or dented Expensive to produce
Give two characteristics of metal that do not negatively impact the environement
It is recyclable It is reusable
Give the characteristic of metal that does negatively impact the environment
It is non-biodegradable
Metal is recyclable, what impact does this have on the environment
This reduces greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and landfill, and conserves raw materials
Give an example of how metal packaging can be reused
Tin cans can be used as pen holders