packaging that protects
the product and gives key
information about the
storage and the contents
Secondary Packaging
Packaging that contains the actual product
and gives detailed information to the
consumer. This is usually made of card/
plastic with bright printed graphics giving
detailed information to the consumer, such as
legal requirements
Packaging Problems
Today, packaging is a big, multi billion pound industry
Packaging is made to persuade people to
buy a product. People are often persuaded if
packaging looks professional/ fancy.
The most common material is plastic-
non-renewable resource of oil and so it is difficult
to recycle this and often ends up in a landfill site.
This makes the whole process VERY environmentally harmful
The 2 functions of packaging are:
To protect the product
To promote the product
Primary & secondary packaging
(look at key terms for definitions)
Sustainability
Recycling
Biodegradeble
Disposal
Waste hiarchy
pyramid helps to
become aware of
clever environmentally
packaging design
Eco-friendly solutions
Many manufacturers are now
becoming aware of the materials of
packaging, & the effects they can have
on the fragile environment
Paper/Card are a better option than
plastics as can be recycled.