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Give five different ways that paper can be used as a packaging
Paper bags Cardboard Waxed paper Waxed cartons Greaseproof paper
Give an example of how paper bags can be used as a packaging
Flour or sugar bags
Give an example of how cardboard can be used as a packaging
Cereal boxes
Give an example of how waxed paper can be used as a packaging
Takeaway burger wrapper
Give an example of how waxed cartons can be used as a packaging
Milk cartons
Give an example of how greaseproof paper can be used as a packaging
Meat wrappers
List the four main advantages of using paper as a packaging
Protects food from contamination Cheap to produce Lightweight, does not increase transport costs Can be printed on, no additional labelling
List the three main disadvantages of using paper as a packaging
Does not reseal well Easily damaged i.e. paper can rip or tear Not very durable and can disintegrate in water
List the three characteristics of paper that do not negatively impact the environment
Recyclable Reusable Biodegradable
What is the characteristic of paper that does negatively impact the environment
It is not biodegradable if it contains any polyethylene plastic which is added to make it waterproof
Paper 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 paper packaging can be reused
Cardboard cereal boxes can be used to store magazines