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Recylced Bags - What are they really?
09 Jan 2010
RECYCLED BAGS
What is a recycled bag?
Blending recycled resin with virgin resin creates a recycled content
bag. There are currently no guidelines in place stating what a “decent”
blend would be. Making a 100% recycled bag is not recommended because
doing this would compromise the strength of the bag. Our recycled bags
are normally mfg. from a 30/70 blend. (30% Recycled/70% Virgin) The
recycled content can consist of one of two different types of
feedstock…post industrial scrap**(See Below) or post consumer scrap.**
In theory, a “recycled bag” should cost less than a “virgin grade bag”
but, because of a fluctuating market this isn’t always the case. (The
scrap still has to be processed, cleaned and mfg. into a usable form)
Also, recycled bags tend to be cloudier and must be mfg. from at least
.0015 thickness to maintain strength.
Customers have also
inquired about printing the Recycling Logo on the bags. This can be
done, and we do it for many of our customers but it does become a
“custom” run and adds to the expense of the bag.
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