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Answer the following questions:

(a) Make a table showing different kinds of packaging materials. Write the purpose of each when used.

(b) Give an example in which packaging should have been reduced.

(c)  Write a story on how packaging increases the amount of garbage.

Answer:

Packaging materials	Things to be packed
Paper packet	Light food items
Cardboard	Crockery, shoes
Plastic covers	Clothes, dresses
Glass covers	Show pieces
Wooden boxes	Delicate items
(b) The packing in plastic bags must be reduced, because plastic bags are non-recyclable and harmful to environment.
(c) One day, Rohit wanted to gift a pen to his friend. He bought a pen inside a plastic and paper cover. He also wrapped it with shiny papers. It was noticed that Rohit could have gifted the pen only. But he used plastic, paper cover and wrappers which was futile. This packaging material increases the amount of garbage.