polythene
Synthetic wrapping material
Polythene is the British term for polyethylene—a lightweight, flexible plastic used in packaging, bags, and containers.
The sandwiches were wrapped in polythene.
Americans typically say polyethylene or simply plastic.
Flat rectangular material
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- clingHold tightly to
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- linerInner protective covering
barrier · lamination · sheathing · shrink-wrap · overlay · coating · thinness · transparency
Resists microbial breakdown
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- microplasticsSub-5mm synthetic environmental particles
- landfillWaste burial ground
- single-useFor one application only
ban · litter · decomposition · persistence · floating · accumulation
High-density plastic resin
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
- resinViscous plant secretion
extrusion · plasticizer · monomer · pellets · granules · molten · transparent · translucent
Capable of being remade
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- reuseEmploy something again
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
Flexible carrying containers
- pouchesSmall flexible containers
- sachetsSmall fragrant pouches
- clingfilmThin adhesive food covering
- bubble-wrapAir-filled packing material
ziplock · resealable · shrink-wrap · overwrap · tamper-evident · food-grade · antistatic · protective
sheet
Flat rectangular material
liner · barrier · lamination · sheathing · shrink-wrap · overlay · coating · thinness · transparency · stretch
nonbiodegradable
Resists microbial breakdown
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- microplasticsSub-5mm synthetic environmental particles
- landfillWaste burial ground
single-use · ban · litter · decomposition · persistence · floating · accumulation
HDPE
High-density plastic resin
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
resin · extrusion · plasticizer · monomer · pellets · granules · molten · transparent · translucent · flexible
recyclable
Capable of being remade
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- reuseEmploy something again
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
bags
Flexible carrying containers
bubble-wrap · ziplock · resealable · shrink-wrap · overwrap · tamper-evident · food-grade · antistatic · protective
polythenebiodegradable plastic
Polymer designed to decompose
biodegradable packaging · cellulose · paper · cardboard · bioplastic