Plastics Make Food Safer and More Accessible

Plastic packaging is making it easier for people around the world to have greater access to fresh food and clean water, all while helping to reduce waste and eliminate food-related illnesses.

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Plastic packaging makes it easier for people around the world to have access to fresh food.
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The U.S. wastes 34 million tons of food every year, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Millions of dollars are invested to ensure that plastic food packaging is safe.

Plastic packaging is highly regulated and researched, it’s helping eradicate food-related diseases and waste, and it’s allowing people in the developing world to safely get the nutrients they need.

People are quick to make judgments about the safety of plastic packaging without thinking about its many positive contributions. Let’s explore them. Test your knowledge and learn more with a quick quiz.

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