Innovations in packaging

2020-09-14T10:48:00

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Explore polymers and redox via food wrap innovations with this activity for 11–16 students

Industry has come up with novel ways to reduce food and packaging waste, from active materials that keep food fresh, to sensors that reveal when food is starting to spoil or when packaging is damaged. The topic provides excellent context to lessons on polymers and redox chemistry. In this activity students create a graphic organiser to explore and consider the advantages and disadvantages of the innovations.

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