The basic functions of flexible packaging remain: Appearance; Barrier; and Containment. However, current development work seeks to ex pand the form as well as functionality of flexible containers. This paper will review current trends. It then considers the discipline of Life Cycle Analysis and its role in flexible packaging development.
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