The many advantages of plastic

The growth in plastics use is due to their beneficial characteristics.

• versatility and the ability to be produced to meet specific technical needs
• light weight, reducing fuel consumption during transportation
• durability
• resistance to chemicals, water and impact
• good safety and hygiene properties for food packaging
• excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties
• relatively low production costs
• lower energy consumption and CO2 emissions during production compared to a mix of alternative materials, such as glass, metal etc.