ALPLA Videobot - Why is plastic packaging used?

Plastic has many qualities that make it a preferred choice for packaging. For example, it is both versatile and durable. Advantages of plastic are that it protects food during transport, reduces food waste by increasing shelf life, and there are no shards when for example, bottles fall on the floor and thus no risk of injury. Due to the low melting point and the low weight compared to glass, plastic packaging also saves a lot of CO2. In addition, plastics such as PET can be recycled very well.