Analysis should include
- glass
- metal
- aluminum
- plastic
- paper
- kraft paper
- sulfite paper
- grease-proof paper
- parchment
- paperboard.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What packaging materials are popular on store shelves? Why?
- Why might a manufacturer select a given type of packaging?
- How do manufacturers make food packaging tamper resistant?
Communication
- What are the various packaging materials and their uses?
- Why are some packaging methods better for certain types of food than others?
- What types of food products are normally found in metal packaging? Why?
Leadership
- What actions should consumers take to promote package sustainability?
- What guidelines promote sustainable product packaging?
Management
- What resources may encourage consumers to use sustainable packaging?
What are the consequences of using different types of packaging (e.g., glass, metal, aluminum, paper)?