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**Food Packaging** Plastic packaging
 * Plastic is used in packaging consumer durables because it is one of the cheapest choices.[[image:http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00uvMajFnsLQol/Disposable-Takeaway-Microwaveable-Plastic-Food-Container.jpg width="392" height="219" align="right"]]
 * Plastic can be molded into complex shapes and mass-produced; it lasts longer than many packaging materials

Disadvantages:
 * can lose shape, crush under weight or break and split easily during transportation.
 * If the plastic material does not have the proper consistency, it will lack sufficient heat resistance and the food items can spoil.
 * Plastic draws dust.
 * And plastic packaging is not always airtight--it can allow gases and water vapor in and out, which will affect the freshness of the food item or easily contaminate it.

Metal packaging: Advantages:
 * Low environmental impact
 * Easily recycled and used many times over [[image:http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/1242772/13771822/0/1281065322/Metal_Products_for_Food_Packaging.jpg width="300" height="350" align="right"]]
 * Lightweight, strong, flexible packaging products
 * Some of the most abundant elements in the earth’s crust
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">100% protection against contaminants, moisture and oxygen
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">protection aginst light and gasses
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">sustainable

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">Disadvantages:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">some types of metal such as steel are vulnerable to the effects of corrosion, which can cause the metal to deteriorate.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">as they are not transparent, consumers cannot see contents or inspect a potential purchase.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">it Cannot be easily stored after use or folded up to save space.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%;">Aluminium can be resistant to corrosion, but does have an issue with acidic foods- like tomatoes- the food may be affected by the Aluminium and end up tasting of it.