Stretchy plastic wrap is welcome to have around. It’s called plastic tape, and it helps make your food last longer. Let’s find out more about what this wrap is and how it can serve us every day.
Plastic stretch wrap is very useful when it comes to maintaining the freshness and flavor of our food. When we drape it over a bowl of food or around a sandwich, it blocks air and moisture. This keeps our food from spoiling too fast. That means we get more life out of our snacks and meals.
Plastic stretch film wrap is our food-savior in a cape. When we encase leftovers in it, we protect them from spoiling. It also prevents smells from leaking out, so our fridge smells good too. And when we take food with us — whether to a picnic or a friend’s — we bundle it up in plastic stretch film wrap, too, for its own good, so nothing gets left behind.
Although plastic stretch film wrap serves us in many ways, we need to use it cautiously. Some plastic wraps aren’t that great for the environment because they can take a long time to decompose. But there are sustainable alternative, such as biodegradable plastic stretch film wrap, that are better for our planet. If we pick these types of wraps, we can have the convenience of plastic wrap without damaging the Earth.
Plastic stretch film wrap is a thin, stretchy plastic (typically polyethylene) that can be stretched around an item and used to keep it safe from the elements or secure it for storage or shipping. It’s simple to use and can be purchased at many grocery stores. Some wraps even feature a special cutter, allowing you to snip off exactly what you need. Whether you're wrapping sandwiches, covering leftovers, or sealing a package, plastic cling film is a useful addition to your kitchen.