There has been an increasing demand for disposable packaging recently.
So why do we prefer disposable products and packaging?
One of the most important factors for people to turn towards disposable packaging is hygiene. Today, when epidemic diseases are increasing, we can say that the demand for disposable products is increasing at this point. People no longer want to use a cup or plate used by someone else. They want to make sure that they open a product for the first time.
Assume that a sugar cubes are served in a jar in the restaurant. Hundreds of customers touch them every day. It doesn’t sound hygienic, does it? But packaged sugar is personel. Many disposable products are personalized, so they are the best option for hygien.
COVID-19 pandemic changed the daily life and consumption habits of many of us. We started to pay extra attention to issues such as food hygiene. Experts warn people to choose packaged and disposable products during such periods. Especially unpackaged products which are sold in market places have a great risk for consumer health.
In recent years, drinking take-away coffee has become a common behavior. People often do this when going to work or school. Emotional and social new meanings are attributed to the coffee shops especially by the young population and coffee shops are perceived as a status indicator by a segment of society.
The fact that one of the largest coffee chains in the world presents coffee by writing customers’ name on the cups and uses personalized packaging makes customers feel special. In this manner, the demand for coffee cups and lids of coffee cups is increasing day by day.
Today, eating habits have changed due to social change. With this change an increase has been observed in order straight to homes or offices. For example, some office workers order fast food for lunch, while others prefer healthy nutrition packages that are new trends. These orders should be delivered to the addresses in a safe way. Therefore, the selection of suitable packaging is extremely important. That’s why catering and fast food companies prefer leakproof plastic containers, cups and lids.