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Chapter 5: Packaging - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 5: Packaging
Materials
Glass: Strong and durable, fully recyclable, and high energy demands
Plastic: Versatile, light, sourcing fossil fuel depletion and pollution, high energy, efficient transport, recyclable with costs
Steel and Aluminum: Strong, mining impacts, high energy and water demands, recyclable without loss
Paper, card, and cartonboard: strong, mining impacts, high energy and water demands, harmful chemicals required, recyclable with loss
Mixed materials: versatile, light, and generally not recyclable
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Additives
Inks, glues, and colors added to packaging
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Responsible packaging
Beneficial, safe, and healthy
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Materials and Sourcing
Recycled paper pulping requires less toxic chemicals and about 40% less energy compared to virgin pulping
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Summary
Packaging is very critical in food supply and other materials. Packaging has progressed significantly since the first time we used packages. The materials we are using are best suited for whatever is packaged and our packages are becoming more sustainable and green. The longer the life cycle the better off we are for packages. It is a great opportunity to close the resource loop with used packages as a feedstock for new materials and products.