packaging

Everyday

1. Packaging is the boxes, bags, plastic and paper that things are wrapped in when you buy them. tree →
2. Packaging is also the way something is presented to make it look attractive. tree →

In the lessons

In science and environment lessons, packaging creates waste; pupils sort it for recycling (cardboard, plastic, glass, metal) and learn about reducing it. In safety, plastic packaging must be kept away from babies (suffocation). Phrases: "plastic packaging", "too much packaging", "recyclable packaging".

Examples

• The toy came in too much plastic packaging. tree →
• Put the cardboard packaging in the recycling bin. tree →
• Read the packaging to find the ingredients. tree →
• The company uses recyclable packaging. tree →
• Keep plastic packaging away from babies. tree →
• The packaging said "Keep refrigerated". tree →

Note

Uncountable: "a lot of packaging", not "packagings". Related: package, pack. Useful information like the use-by date and allergy warnings is printed on packaging.