Plastic bags have been favored by retailers for as long as they have been available. That is mainly because they are convenient to store, cost-effective and easy-to-use. In bulk purchases, plastic bags can be bought at a cent a piece. On the contrary, paper bags usually cost 5 cents or even more, while reusable cloth… Read more »
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What are Plastic Bags?
When you go shopping at a supermarket to purchase your groceries or kid’s birthday present, do you get a bag for the packaging of your items? Yes, you do! And it is likely that every time it would be a plastic bag. So, what are plastic bags made of? Well, there are several types of… Read more »
The History of Plastic Bags
Patent applications that are relevant to the manufacturing of plastic bags date back to the early 1950s. However, these bags were used in industrial processes, particularly for composite construction. The modern-day shopping bag we all know and use today was invented in the early 1960s by Sten Gustaf Thulin, who was a Swedish engineer. He… Read more »
Inside California’s Plastic Bag Ban: What You Need to Know
Plastic bags are a cost effective, durable solution for the storage needs of both consumers and businesses in a wide range of different industries. Even if you don’t operate in the state of California, it is likely that you’ve heard of the recently passed bill that will ban the use of plastic bags in grocery… Read more »
The Poly Bag and Your Environment: Why Plastic Bags Help More than You Think
The modern, poly plastic bag isn’t just reusable-it’s multi-usable. Chances are, if you’ve used a poly bag for shopping, storage or other options, you’ve noticed the material’s astounding strength. Poly bags, while multifaceted, are also multi-skilled, and for several reasons. Poly Bags are Recycled, and Recycled Plastic Aids the Environment Sure, it’s a cliché claim-but… Read more »
Plastics Benefit Us All, but Responsible Use and Disposal Is Vital
There is no doubt that plastics have changed the world. Disposable plastic grocery bags were introduced in 1977, and they have become the standard throughout the country, even though there is a trend in some areas against their use and toward reusable bags. Despite some sentiment to the contrary, however, the growing use of appropriate… Read more »
Business Benefits for Using Custom Poly Bags at Trade Shows
Is your company gearing up for the spring onslaught of trade shows? Are you trying to find a unique way to stand out from the crowd, and spending hours looking at various companies’ previous trade show work to see who could bring on board to help you achieve this? Have you thought about purchasing a… Read more »
How to Choose the Right Plastic Bag
Plastic bags are used in stores and beyond. They are so easy to use, and the bags really make life easy when you need to carry or separate things, or even when you need a liner for a trash can. Plastic bags are available in tons of different colors and assorted shapes, making it easy… Read more »
How are Plastic Bags Made?
We use a lot of plastic bags in the world today. In fact, nearly 1 trillion of them are created every single year. Plastic bags can be found in many different places and have a versatile mix of uses, from carrying books to separating items to carrying groceries and all in between. Plastic bags are… Read more »
Benefits of Using Plastic Bags
Whenever you make a trip to the supermarket, most of the time your groceries are placed inside of plastic bags for you to take home. Most of the bags have handles on them so they are easy to carry. Around 500 billion plastic bags are used on a yearly basis, and most of us use… Read more »
