Among the disadvantages that wood packaging has is the fact that they largely contribute to the environmental degradation as wood is cut and in most cases not replaced at the same rate at which they are cut. This mode is also bulky as compared to the other means of packaging like paper. It also suffers the same fate as paper since it cannot adequately protect the goods from moisture and water. It is also worth noting that the wood used can also contain unwanted and invasive species of wood parasites that can be transported from one country to another, this means they need to be treated before transport yet this is costly (Pallets, 2008).

The plastic-based packaging has of late been one of the most widely used means of packaging. This is due to the fact that it can handle best the perishable goods during the transportation period. The plastic...
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