Innovative
Thanks to diverse manufacturing strategies, an assortment of functional plastic containers of multiple configurations has been developed. On the shelf, one will find myriad options of plastic packaging of diverse configurations including beverage containers, water bottles, disposable food packs, and even gas cans.
Of note is that plastic is a material that can easily be shaped and so a manufacturer can make any changes they want to and the changes can number many. On the other hand, end users can imagine their own designs for plastic packs that will serve their intended purpose better.
As per GMI Research, the Malaysia Plastic Market is estimated to grow at a promising CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period till 2031
Lightweight
Unlike many materials, plastic can be made naturally, or can be manufactured and regardless, its light weight can be ascribed to its configuration chemically.
Lightweight plastic packaging is beneficial to individuals adopting new behaviours such as replacing heavy stainless steel containers which are cumbersome and extra weight to a bag. Plastic on the other hand, solves this problem and is able to be used for the same intended purpose of almost any material stored.
Durable
You also do not have to put any other materials because plastic is far more durable than any other and your stored food or product will retain its value and form for an extended period of time. For instance, plastic is more durable than aluminum as the latter can easily be torn with just a gentle pull. Plastic on the other hand is able to withstand movement and still be able to retain its shape regardless of how the packaging changes with movement.
Flexible
Another important quality of plastics is flexibility. Even for used and discarded plastic items such as plastics bags, they can still be retrieved and rehabilitated for newer items.
One simple, yet innovative example is the plastic ecobrick wherein plastic bottles that used to serve as fluid containers are now used as viable substitutes for traditional hollow blocks during construction. While making hollow blocks can be tedious and time-consuming, the abundance of readily available plastic bottles serve as a versatile and sustainable alternative for construction.
Accessible
Alongside the various forms of packaging available in the market, plastic packaging is relatively easy to store. This is due to the fact contours of the plastic materials are designed in such a manner that they can be stacked with other objects.
Even a small plastic envelope can easily slide and fit in alongside books, in addition, it has the ability to store several documents all at once. All forms of plastic packaging are, in addition to flexible, ergonomic: they can be carried around easily by the user.
Reasonable in pricing.
Due to the nature of the production processes, plastic packaging is much cheaper compared to the other types of packaging. If you plan on personalizing a packaging of your own, it’ll be far cheaper than wood and other alloys.
