Atlantic Poly Blog

We want you to know that Atlantic Poly is a steward of the earth's environment in that we work very hard to maximize the use of recycled source material throughout our entire supply process. This blog will focus on the product nature and recycling promise of two of our primary products: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
 
LDPE is the basic compound of original commercial use of polyethylene. LPDE is characterized by good toughness, resistance to chemicals, flexibility and clarity. It's an excellent material in low heat electrical and chemical applications. LDPE is a flexible plastic which makes it a very versatile product with a wide range of commercial applications. In recent years, LDPE versatility improved as it emerged as a commonly accepted recyclable product. The average household today utilizes an assortment of recycled LDPE products to include:
 
• Trash can liners
• Compost bins
• Shipping envelopes
• Paneling
• Lumber
• Landscaping ties
• Floor tile
 
HDPE is more rigid and harder than lower density materials. It also has higher tensile strength; four times that of low-density polyethylene. It is three times better in compressive strength and meets FDA requirements for direct food contact applications. HDPE is a versatile plastic with many uses, especially for packaging. It carries low risk of leaching and is readily recyclable into many goods such as:
 
• Laundry detergent bottles
• Oil bottles
• Pens
• Recycling container
• Floor tile
• Drainage pipe
• Lumber
• Benches
• Picnic tables
• Fencing
 
It is important to us that you understand that Atlantic Poly is doing our part to protect the environment through our use of recycled products in our processes. We also encourage you to consider recycling not only the common household items listed here, but any and all products that you notice marked with the "recyclable" label.

Many people will wonder, what is a Roll Off Dumpster Liner? A dumpster liner, in many ways, can be considered to be a massive garbage bag. However, many more attributes are used to specify dumpster liners, such as thicknesses, colors, sizes, chemical make-ups, uses, manufacturing techniques, and packaging.  Even more importantly, there are many different liner requirements/types based on your company's specific application.  Concrete companies, asbestos abatement companies, environmental service corporations, and others rely on Roll Off Dumpster Liners  to contain materials which may be hazardous to public health or our environment. The liner is easily installed and the dumpster is ready to use in no time. in the US (varies by state), environmental laws require the use of dumpster liners. This is necessary so  when a dumpster is being transported there is contaminated liquid dripping.

Many manufacturing facilities produce a daily amount of liquid refuse or semi-solid refuse. These companies  use dumpster liners, or BinSkins for daily operation. BinSkins are mainly black opaque in color and thicknesses typically range from 3 MIL thick to 12 MIL thick. The most popular container sizes are 20, 30 and 40 yard. However, at Atlantic Poly we also make drum liners and liners are also made for larger applications such as railway trailers and truck trailers and you may request a quote for any of these larger sizes. BinSkins are easily installed by one person and are designed to have an overhang on each side, so that the liner may be secured by tying it off to hooks, and taping or tying in knots to avoid having it blow off. Contact Atlantic Poly for your BinSkins order.