Materials and Development of Plastics Packaging for the Consumer Market

Plastics packaging is lightweight and tough, and can be manufactured, filled and packed at high speed - contributing to reduced costs and the minimisation of packaging in the supply chain. In the retail outlets, it is an essential element of the brand image, advertising the brand by attractive presentation. The product is protected and the quality is maintained until the pack is empty. Dispensing and reclosing systems provide consumer convenience. Tamper-evident and child-resistant closures contribute to safety. At the end of their lifecycle, plastics packs can be disposed of safely by a number of environmentally acceptable options - mechanical recycling, chemical recycling or incineration with energy recovery. With the range of benefits available, it is not surprising that plastics are the materials of choice for many packaging applications. This volume takes the reader through the opportunities and performance elements related to the use of plastics materials in packaging. It enables the reader, through better understanding, to make a more informed choice in the selection and use of the available materials.Bain, David R. is the author of 'Materials and Development of Plastics Packaging for the Consumer Market', published 2000 under ISBN 9781841271163 and ISBN 1841271160.