Published in Scientific Bulletin. Series F. Biotechnologies, Vol. XVIII
Written by Gabriela-Lucica MARGARIT, Diana-Gabriela CONSTANTINESCU-GROPOSILA, Luminita VISAN
Romanian consumers’ concern for food safety and health has increased in recent years due to media news about cases of illness due to the use of improper packaging of various food stuffs. Also, environmental protection actions have contributed to the development of research in the direction of obtaining biodegradable packaging materials but also to educate consumers to use and to promote "eco"packaging concept Our study indicates that the consumer is interested to purchase packaged foods, without incurring increased costs due to the use of a package, to improve the quality of life,and to maintain a good health status. The European Commission indicates to mobilize municipalities towards the achievement of 2020 target 50% recycling to improve waste management and to reduction the amount of disposas.
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