What do consumers understand and perceive about plastic food packaging? An exploratory study in Argentina

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Authors: IMAM, UNaM, CONICET, FCEQYN, Programa de Celulosa y Papel (PROCYP), Félix de Azara 1552, Posadas, Argentina, Agustina Ponce de León, Nanci Vanesa Ehman, IMAM, UNaM, CONICET, FCEQYN, Programa de Celulosa y Papel (PROCYP), Félix de Azara 1552, Posadas, Argentina, María Cristina Area, IMAM, UNaM, CONICET, FCEQYN, Programa de Celulosa y Papel (PROCYP), Félix de Azara 1552, Posadas, Argentina
DOI: 10.15376/biores.21.2.2774-2777
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Abstract

Single-use plastic food packaging is a practical, safe, and economical solution to food transportation and conservation. However, there is growing concern about its environmental impact. In Argentina, discussions around sustainability and consumption habits have gained prominence, leading consumers to reconsider and reduce their use of fossil-based plastics in food packaging. However, it remains challenging to determine whether consumer perception reflects conditional acceptance or signals a paradigm shift.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends Environmental Sustainability in Business Waste Management and Recycling

Publication details

Journal / source
BioResources
Volume
21
Issue
2
Pages
2774–2777
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN