The Environment and Food Packaging Flashcards
What are the three R’s in relation to the environment
Reduce, reuse, recycle
How can electricity be conserved?
Turn off equipment when not in use Turn off lights when not needed Purchase energy efficient equipment e.g. fridges, freezers and washing machines Keep equipment clean - uses less energy Run full loads in the dishwasher
How can water be conserved?
Put lids on pans when boiling
Use modern toilets that use less water when flushed
Only serve water on tables when requested
How can the amount of packaging be reduced?
Buy fresh ingredients (not processed e.g. frozen or tinned)
Buy in bulk
Use reusable storage containers
Why do we need to package foods?
Protect contents Hold contents Keep food fresh Reduce food waster Make food easier to handle, transport and serve Improve hygiene Make the contents look attractive Give information on contents, storage and use
What are the advantages to paper and card packaging
Easily printed Recyclable Strong when dry Lightweight Cheap Biodegradable
What are the disadvantages to paper and card packaging?
Crushes easily
Weak when wet
Recycled paper and card cannot be used for food
What are the advantages to glass packaging?
Easily printed Strong Reusable Recyclable Can carry liquids
What are the disadvantages to glass packaging?
Brittle
Easily broken
What are the advantages to metal packaging?
Recyclable
Easily printed
Strong
Rigid
What are the disadvantages of metal packaging?
Must be coated inside or reacts with food
Cannot microwave
Not environmentally friendly
What are the advantages of plastic and polystyrene packaging?
Strong
Flexible
Easily printed
Does not react with food
What are the disadvantages of plastic and polystyrene packaging?
Causes litter problems
Limited resource
Not easily recyclable
What does MAP stand for in relation to packaging?
Modified atmosphere packaging
What is MAP packaging
Packages which have the gases modified to help maintain good quality food.
What are the advantages to MAP packaging?
Longer shelf life of foods
What is a disadvantage to MAP packaging?
Once opened foods will deteriorate quickly
Why are cardboard boxes used to package takeaway pizzas?
Easy to print
Soak up excess grease
Prevent damage to the pizza
Easy to assemble and stack
Why are polystyrene boxes used for takeaway burger and chips?
Strong Easy to print Light to carry Do not react with food Act as insulator to the food
Why are sandwiches packaged with clear plastic windows?
Allow the customers to see the contents easily
Keep the sandwiches hygienic
Why are foil trays with card lids used for Chinese takeaway dishes?
Keep food hot
Lids can be written on easily
Stackable
Lightweight
Why are plastic containers with plastic lids used for Indian takeaway dishes?
Keeps food hot Seal tightly to prevent leakages Microwave safe Can be washed and reused Do not react with foods
