The invention of plastic was one of the ground-breaking discoveries in the 20th century. Now it has become a topic for debate on pollution and sustainability. Plastics are one of the main solid pollutants in the world. Some factors that contribute to this include plastic’s single-time use, availability of raw materials, ease of production, and price.
In this article, we will look at how sustainable, high-quality film materials can help us reduce pollution.
Some rules for increasing sustainability are reducing, reducing, and recycling.
Some of the ways we can reduce pollution and help the environment are by using high-quality, sustainable packaging. At the consumer level, food and drinks are among the largest contributors to plastic use. One way to reduce the amount of plastic you consume and pollute is to go for better, more durable options.
Unique benefits of high-quality films that make them sustainable
Some of the benefits of high-quality film barriers make them preferable to other materials like glass.
Here are some of the benefits.
Cheaper than most materials: Film packaging is cheaper than other materials such as glass which can break easily. They offer the same or higher level of performance for a more affordable price.
High level of preservation: Besides food, high-grade films are manufactured by healthcare packaging companies to prevent contamination in medical-grade substances- This is because they have very low oxygen, moisture, and vapor transmission rates.
Reusable: This is one of the best properties of barrier films. Most users throw away their everyday plastics after use because they are weak and do not retain their strength and other properties. Regular plastic films can also bleed chemicals into food items and other substances.
Reliable: Transparent barrier films such as PP and PE-based transparent barrier films are recyclable when laminated to similar sealant film providing a ‘mono-material’ structure that increases shelf life and the need for more material.
Unlike other forms of plastic films, they are stronger and retain their properties for extended periods.
Premium-grade films retain their strength, low permeability, and thermal properties even after multiple bending and stress cycles. They are safe to use in the microwave, cooking, and autoclave.
The enhanced properties of high-quality film barriers eliminate the need for more films in the household or workplace.
Prevent indirect wastage: Food wastage is at an all-time high, especially in developed countries like the US. One of the factors that contribute to wastage besides poor lifestyle choices, is the packaging material. Many individuals in said countries throw food away because they seem unfit for consumption- for instance, a fruit that is perfectly okay to eat but deemed bad because of discoloration due to oxidation.
Premium-film barriers keep food, fruits, and grains longer by preserving their appeal, flavor, and shelf life. They discourage users waste food simply because they ‘look bad’.
Other forms of packaging
Users can also replace other low-quality plastics in their homes with better materials such as recycled paper, compostable packaging, and others.
