Plastics protect products from dirt, dust and contamination and keep foods fresher for longer. Plastics' strenght protects against physical damage. Tamper-proof closures provide further protection and security.
Plastics are shatterproof, reducing the risk of injury and breakage.
Transparent plastics not only allow inspection of goods, but they protect the contents. Attractive, colourful presentation with plastics aids branding and identification. The light weight of plastics reduces the total weight of a product to transport and carry home. Consequently, less fuel is used in transport and less packaging waste created. PET is a plastic resin and a form of polyester.