Living Green - Episode 99 - Eco Friendly Packaging

The video discusses the global issue of waste, highlighting that in the Philippines, 15% of daily solid waste is plastic. To combat this, Filipino businesses are adopting green packaging solutions like biodegradable baskets and bamboo pizza boxes, which also create jobs for traditional craftsmen.

What percentage of daily solid waste in the Philippines is attributed to plastic items?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

Which natural material is used by Filipino businesses to create biodegradable packaging?

• Pandan leaves

• Bamboo

• Banana leaves

• Coconut husk

What type of packaging have pizza parlours in the Philippines started using?

• Metal containers

• Bamboo flat boxes

• Glass jars

• Plastic boxes

How does the production of eco-friendly packaging benefit traditional craftsmen?

• It reduces their workload

• It provides them with new employment opportunities

• It allows them to work from home

• It increases their product prices

What is one of the main environmental benefits of using bamboo boxes for packaging?

• They are more durable

• They are cheaper to produce

• They are lighter in weight

• They eliminate the need for chemically bleached boxes