Plastic food packaging has problems with chemicals - but some other advantages
ESD researcher Helene Wiesinger gave a public lecture (in German) on the advantages and disadvantages of plastic food packaging at the Treffpunkt Science City, ETH Zurich’s public science programme.
What is the plastic packaging actually made of? Usually only one "main ingredient" - the polymer - is indicated. Which additives can additionally be in the protective cover? Which are harmful, migrate into the food and perhaps even accumulate in humans? Is it best to buy broccoli, cucumbers or meat unpackaged?
These and other questions were discussed at the last Treffpunkt Science City on April 4th, please find the full recording here above.