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List of Fast food containers e.g pizza boxes and the materials used.Relevant facts you have to consider for fast food container(s) made of recycled papere.ginformation on cost and fitness for purposesuitability of mineralssafetyWhat exactly are you asking about? Restaurants have several types of packaging from the pizza boxes you mentioned, to paper or foil wrappers, such as for hamburgersSome places also serve some burgers in cardboard clamshell type boxesThere are french fry boxes, salad containers, foam containers and disposable aluminum pansI\'m sure there are plenty more containers, but these will be the most common I\'m sure many places try to use recycled paper and materials whenever possibleThat is usually printed somewhere on the packaging itself to let you know that the company thinks they are being environmentally responsibleMany companies have gone away from some of the older style styrofoam clamshells because of possible health issues relating to this packaging Fast food places want to make their packaging as cheaply as possible yet still be sufficient for the needs of the food productMore expensive items will be packed in nicer containers (like the Carl\'s Jr6$ burgers)Also, signature items like a Big Mac or QuarterPounder have their own special boxesBig chains will have their logo or image clearly marked on all packagingSmaller chains, franchises or stand alone stores will probably procure items from a local supplier that will be unmarket or generically labeledThe actual materials are produced to best package the item being wrappedFor example, a hamburger isn\'t just wrapped in a piece of paperThe paper has been treated on one side with a wax like substance so that any juices or drippings from the burger won\'t leak through Many companies also try to make sure their packaging products are either recyclable or biodegradable, but all might notCosts per item will varyPaper wrappers will be cheaper than a clamshell container but won\'t be as sturdy or effective for packaging a larger burger, so a more expensive box may be usedHope this is enough info to get you started.What exactly are you asking about? Restaurants have several types of packaging from the pizza boxes you mentioned, to paper or foil wrappers, such as for hamburgersSome places also serve some burgers in cardboard clamshell type boxesThere are french fry boxes, salad containers, foam containers and disposable aluminum pansI\'m sure there are plenty more containers, but these will be the most common I\'m sure many places try to use recycled paper and materials whenever possibleThat is usually printed somewhere on the packaging itself to let you know that the company thinks they are being environmentally responsibleMany companies have gone away from some of the older style styrofoam clamshells because of possible health issues relating to this packaging Fast food places want to make their packaging as cheaply as possible yet still be sufficient for the needs of the food productMore expensive items will be packed in nicer containers (like the Carl\'s Jr6$ burgers)Also, signature items like a Big Mac or QuarterPounder have their own special boxesBig chains will have their logo or image clearly marked on all packagingSmaller chains, franchises or stand alone stores will probably procure items from a local supplier that will be unmarket or generically labeledThe actual materials are produced to best package the item being wrappedFor example, a hamburger isn\'t just wrapped in a piece of paperThe paper has been treated on one side with a wax like substance so that any juices or drippings from the burger won\'t leak through Many companies also try to make sure their packaging products are either recyclable or biodegradable, but all might notCosts per item will varyPaper wrappers will be cheaper than a clamshell container but won\'t be as sturdy or effective for packaging a larger burger, so a more expensive box may be usedHope this is enough info to get you started.Other related question