In the dynamic realm of food packaging, plastics—often unjustly maligned for their environmental impact—hold numerous sustainable advantages. In an era dominated by bans and reduction strategies, it's easy to overlook the revolutionary role plastics have played in delivering lightweight, versatile and durable packaging.
Plastics play a fundamental role in modern life. They have transformed many of the applications in which they are used—for the better, including packaging. The design of plastic materials and recycling technologies have continued to advance, making plastics, such as polystyrene (PS), far more eco-friendly than many people realize.