Talk:Disposable food packaging

Hi. I am really not sure what I am doing wrong. I wrote this article since I couldn't find one on single use foodservice packaging, tried to cite all the facts with links to more information, etc. I tried editing several times to make it less "essay like." I am stumped.

If it has to be deleted, so be it. No big deal. But I really hoped to contribute to Wikipedia, so any tips on what it is I did wrong would be much appreciated. Thanks!

PS- I tried editing it several times and adding more sources. This doesn't seem to help.

PPS- I am also confused by the "spam" deletion. I am not advertising any products or companies. It's an article on paper plates, plastic cups and other single use food packaging. I hope this spam tag is in error. If not, please let me know what makes the article "spammish" so I know what not to do in the future with future articles. Thanks again. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hrundle (talk • contribs) 14:19, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

I saw Denis the Tiger's comments--thank you for the info. I could delete all the environmental stuff in the article if that's the issue. I just though it added an interesting component. That would eliminate the "coatrack" quality and the concern posted above. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hrundle (talk • contribs) 14:39, 23 March 2009 (UTC) Hrundle (talk) 14:50, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

I went ahead and deleted some of the environmental stuff. At this point, I can't think of anything else to do. If it's still not acceptable, please just delete my article. I am thinking of trying a new one on a different subject. Thanks again for all your help. Hrundle (talk) 14:50, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Hello again. This is quite the learning expereince and I thank you for your patience. One of the editors mentioned another article (one on food packaging). Foodservice packaging and food packaging (while they have similar names) aren't the same thing. According to the Wiki article on packaging, "Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use." Foodservice packaging is different in that it's what food is served on (if that makes any sence). For example, a paper plate is foodservice packaging and shouldn't be confused with something that is packed in a factory for sale. Same with a straw or a paper coffee cup. Foodservice packaging might be able to be added to that existing article (they are related) but it should be pointed out that they are different. Hrundle (talk) 16:33, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

I added additional information on the history of single use foodservice packaging and a quick review of the materials used to make single use foodservice packaging. Since there were already Wikipedia articles on the materials used, I just gave basic information and linked to the other WP entries. Hrundle (talk) 13:37, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Copyright problem

Seems like large portions of the article are taken from this document (MS Word format). Radiant chains (talk) 14:23, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

That is true. But that document isn't copyrighted and is free to use and redistribute (it's in a press kit). It just happened to have a lot of information i was looking for (and I cited it). If the issue is I relied on it too heavily and that I need to have more sources, I'll keep looking. Thanks for the info. - Hrundle Hrundle (talk) 14:50, 23 March 2009 (UTC)