3.2.5 paper and board properties

Question 1

properties of flyers

Answer 1

printed onto lightweight, lowgrade paper
bleed proof, gloss paper will provide clear form of printed matter, suitable for products with short life span

Question 2

properties of

Answer 2

often folded or tri-folded. typically higher quality print than flyers, as it contains more information which may be kept
both can be produced on biodegredable and recyclable paper

Question 3

what packaging is harder to recycle

Answer 3

packaging which has a treatment/coating such as plastic, aluminium or wax. due to cost of separating materials, it will often end up in landfill

Question 4

properties of cardboard in food packaging

Answer 4

non-toxic, strong, waterproof, suitable for printing or airtight

Question 5

properties of card in food packaging

Answer 5

treated to improve functinality, waterproof, greaseproof, coated with plastics or aluminium to prevent leakage of light and air, or to retain heat

Question 6

properties of corrugated cardboard in food packaging

Answer 6

adds rigidity and helps retain heat
often used for takeaway pizza boxes -> they remain lightweight and can be stacked

Question 7

modification of paper towels

Answer 7

treated with resins to retain towel’s structure when wet to prevent tearing and increase absorbency

Question 8

modification of baking parchment

Answer 8

pulp is passed through sulfuric acid to gelatinise surface and make it non stick

Question 9

modification of whiteboard

Answer 9

stiff board with wax coating or laminated with polyethylene makes it suitable as a container for takeaway food