Plastic Containers for Storing Food
Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.
Plastic Containers for Storing Food
We are all aware of the pollution caused by plastic. Plastic is a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form. It is non-biodegradable and stays in land and water for ages, causing land and water pollution, respectively; if burnt, they emit harmful gases, which cause air pollution. Despite all these things, we use plastic daily. The major use of plastic is to store food and keep it intact for a long period, Plastic is used for this purpose due to some of its properties:
1) It is non-biodegradable, so there is no chance of even a bit of it getting transferred to the food. This is a problem that occurs with paper, but with plastic, this is easily solved.d Also, plastic ensures that there is no leakage.
2) Plastic is available at a very cheap rate and is also widely available, it is made from chemicals and thus trees are not harmed in this process.
3) Also, plastic helps to keep the food item fresh and easily makes it air tight which helps in preservation.
– Written By Anushree
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