| Packaging materials are used to keep | | | | this is not a full-proof method for flat |
| products identified, protected and | | | | objects that move during transportation. |
| undamaged during delivery. There are | | | | Foam sheeting made of polyethylene is |
| different types of packaging, depending | | | | lightweight and provides padding for |
| upon the types of products being | | | | lightweight products. Inflated packaging |
| packaged. The most important and popular | | | | uses air pressure to secure the goods. |
| one is encapsulated air plastic | | | | Craft paper, when stacked, makes |
| sheeting, which is commonly known as | | | | excellent package material. Apart from |
| bubble wrap and uses encased air bubbles | | | | these there are alternative packaging |
| in the midst of plastic sheeting to | | | | materials also which hang the product |
| protect goods from shock during | | | | within the package, but these are |
| transportation. This is an ideal | | | | expensive. |
| packaging material for lightweight goods | | | | Packaging materials use huge quantities |
| and can be shaped to wrap around any | | | | of the world's natural resources and |
| size of product. If the product is heavy | | | | currently account for around five |
| then these products may deflate the | | | | percent of waste materials. About sixty |
| sheeting, making it ineffective. | | | | percent of all packaging is for food |
| Corrugated cardboard is another | | | | products; most of them are not to |
| important packaging material. It | | | | protect and preserve the goods but to |
| cushions the goods and provides a | | | | enhance the appearance and increase |
| protective shield, due to the rigidness | | | | sales of the product. The best packaging |
| of the board. It is better used for | | | | materials from an ecological standpoint |
| heavy items. Unfastened fill peanuts are | | | | are cardboard and wooden boxes. |
| made of durable polystyrene. However, | | | | |