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As a leading plastic packaging manufacturer in Massachusetts we thought you might like to know a bit about the paper manufacturing process as the paper vs. plastic debate rages on.

Unfortunately, the paper making process is not a clean one. According to the U.S. Toxic Release Inventory report published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pulp and paper mills are among the worst polluters to air, water and land of any industry in the country. The Worldwatch Institute offers similar statistics for the rest of the world. Each year millions of pounds of highly toxic chemicals such as toluene, methanol, chlorine dioxide, hydrochloric acid, and formaldehyde are released into the air and water from paper making plants around the world.

Paper making also uses up vast quantities of trees. But trees are a renewable resource, which means that once one is cut down another can be planted in its place. In fact, much of the wood used by paper companies in the U.S. comes from privately owned tree farms where forests are planted, groomed and thinned for harvest in 20 to 35 year cycles, depending on the tree species. Around the world, tree farms supply 16% of all wood used in the paper industry while the bulk comes from second growth forests. Only 9% of the wood used to make paper is harvested from old growth forests, which are impossible to replace because of their maturity.

Yet, while tree farms or plantations help feed the demand for wood, they can't provide the plant and animal diversity found in natural forests. Plus, according to a 1996 report from the U.S. Forest Service, the rate of harvest for softwood trees in the southern United States outpaced growth for the first time since 1953.

For more information on recyclable and biodegradable plastics contact Atlantic Poly.

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Roll-off dumpster liners are trash bags made specifically for dumpsters. They are used by contractors, builders, junk removal companies, asbestos abatement companies, waste disposal companies, manufacturers, and any other company that makes use of dumpsters.

Depending on the specific needs of your company, there are different requirements for the dumpster liners that your business should purchase. Dumpster liner specifications include thickness, color, size, chemical make-up, type of use, and manufacturing technique.

Every company in the construction industry as well as environmental services can count on roll off dumpster liners to keep materials contained. Additionally, any company that uses or is involved with materials that are hazardous to public health and the environment can use dumpster liners for containment and protection as well.

Dumpster liners are easy to use, quickly installed and are ready to use. As environmental laws become more involved and comprehensive the need for dumpster liners for more and more companies has increased.

For containing liquid waste or semi-solid waste, dumpster liners are the perfect solution. No company image wants to be tarnished by transporting dumpsters that are dripping liquids.

Dumpster liners are made from tough plastic and are usually black opaque in color and the thicknesses typically range from 3 MIL to 12 MIL. The most popular container sizes are 20, 30 and 40 yard. Dumpster liners can be made for larger railway trailers and truck trailers as well.

Contact Atlantic Poly for more information on dumpster liners.

Pallet wraps are used in all types of businesses, but there are all types of pallet wraps. Pallet covers and pallet shrouds are very easy to use for large items. The take less time to use, so are more cost-effective from a labor and time standpoint. At Atlantic Poly, specialty plastic  shrouds and wraps can be custom-made in most size objects with no minimum order size.

Stretch films are another pallet wrap product that can help with costs. When pallets are wrapped, damage and theft are both decreased. Hand stretch wrap from Atlantic Poly is super puncture resistant and has excessive load retention for additional protection.  Hand stretch wrap is also fairly quiet to use.

Pallet Stretch Wrap  is better used for both value and quality. Great for holding products in place and protecting them from dirt, moisture and theft.

Pre-cut gusseted bags are often used for pallet and machinery protection.  For easy dispensing these come perforated on a roll.

For all your pallet wrapping needs, contact Atlantic Poly.

It is shipping season, whether you are an online retailer, manufacturer, or distributor. Packing peanuts, bubble wrap and bubble pack bags are popular packaging materials that are used for protecting goods during shipping.

When your business is involved in shipping, you need to be sure that the product is as safe, secure and protected as it can possibly be during shipment.  If the items are breakable, you need to be sure that the goods are extra secure so that the item arrives safe, undamaged and intact on the other end.

Having products arrive safely ensured your business standards, reputation and keeps your business running more efficiently. For this, bubble wrap and bubble pack are the perfect packaging products.

Bubble bags can be customized in a variety of sizes and weights and are an easy and convenient product that can be used efficiently by your employees. Bubble bags are especially popular for businesses who storage and ship artwork. They are also used for electronics and all things breakable.

For wrapping fragile items, bubble wrap and bubble bags are perfect because they can offer a better level of protection than packing peanuts, keeping items perfectly protected, unmovable and insulated.

Bubble Wrap provides outstanding protection from damage caused by shock, vibration or abrasion. It is easy to use and reduces packaging time and labor costs. Atlantic Poly is a Bubble Wrap supplier that can keep up with supply during the holiday season. Contact us.

Black Friday is next week, and as a retailer ‘tis the season of shipping. Cyber Monday has created an online shopping frenzy for the entire season. But, even if you are not an online retailer, if you are manufacturer or supplier, business most likely still increases. Packing and shipping materials can really cut into your bottom line; so can returns of damaged goods.

If your business ships anything, now is the time to make sure you have the right packing and shipping supplies in stock, and that you have plenty of them. Most likely, you will be going through a lot of shipping and packaging materials.

Regardless of what you ship, you will need plastic bags, corrugated boxes and bubble wrap at the very least. Pallet wrap and shrink wrap may also be in demand.  Atlantic Poly has the packaging and shipping materials you need to get your products safely from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’.

To ensure safe, secure delivery for all your product, contact Atlantic Poly for a wide selection of corrugated boxes, wraps, plastic bags and films. Plastic bubble wrap provides outstanding protection from damage caused by shock, vibration or abrasion.

From shipping garments to electrical components or wine to artwork, Atlantic Poly has the shipping and packaging supplies  that will fit your budget and your needs. Contact us if shipping and packaging materials are cutting into your budget.

Conveniently enough, just as retailers have found plastic bags to be a better option than paper bags, so too have consumers. The numbers speak for themselves: according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans use 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually, and the American Forest and Paper Association estimates that Americans use 10 billion paper shopping bags each year.

While this preference is gradually changing in light of environmental concerns and the increased use of reusable cloth bags, plastic shopping bags still offer two key benefits:

• Plastic bags are more durable than paper bags. They are less prone to tearing, easier to carry, and are far more useful in the rain.
• Plastic bags are reusable for a variety of purposes, with many people using them as trashcan liners or to pack and store miscellaneous items. Plastic bags last considerably longer than plastic bags and be rinsed out and repurposed, unlike paper bags.

For more information, contact Atlantic Poly.

Green Living

Did you know that you can use your plastic T-shirt bags for marketing and brand recognition? You can with branded plastic bags in white, clear, opaque or colored. Most people reuse their plastic bags, so brand your brags and get your business name out there.

Atlantic Poly’s printed T Shirt bags are very affordable and we can print your company name and logo on them. Use them to help market your business.  Plastic T-Shirt bags and other plastic bags can be made from any density film, depending on how you want to use them. Want color? No problem.<<>

Plastic T-shirt bags are the most common custom printed plastic bags. T-Shirt bags have handles and side folds and are most often reused. Because of the side folds they are designed to hold a substantial amount of weight.

Most often you will find plastic grocery bags in supermarkets and delis. They are inexpensive to begin with so custom branded can be fit into your business marketing budget.  Branded plastic bags are very economical for most businesses. Take advantage of the low cost and add your company trademark, logo, name and contact information.

T-shirt bags are rarely single-use. In fact, according to the latest statistics, they are used an average of 2-4 additional times, depending on their size and strength. Choose the size and shape you want, and choose the color you want as well. Contact Atlantic Poly for custom branded plastic bags.

Amidst all the conversation about paper vs. plastic you may be reconsidering your business decisions to use plastic bags for your customers’ purchases. While you know that plastic bags are more economical and better for the environment, both in manufacturing and in transportation, the conversation still exists in the news.

But all it takes is education. Plastic bags use less resources in the manufacturing process, and, when disposed of properly, are no worse on the environment then paper. Plus, plastic bags are more practical for business use. Not only are they more easily stored, taking up less space while storing more, they are reusable. With company branded plastic bags, you extend your brand when your bags are reused. And we all know that plastic t-shirt bags are always reused.

Branded plastic bags are very practical for businesses to use for customers’ purchases. Those same customers re-use those plastic bags at home and in life. If your business uses plastic bags, use branded plastic bags to promote your brand. Your company’s plastic bags don’t have to be ordinary.

If you need or would prefer tinted, opaque or colored plastic bags to match your corporate logo, Atlantic Poly can supply a variety of different colors in white, black, red, ivory, blues, greens yellows and violet. Additionally, colored plastic bags are available in both opaque or tinted.

For more information on branded plastic bags, contact Atlantic Poly.

While many people debate paper or plastic, and some grocery stores are opting for reusable cloth bags, there is still a place for plastic grocery bags. Many customers are educated and informed and understand that despite the conversation, plastic bags are still the better choice. In fact, most plastic grocery bag users will reuse those same bags.

This is where branding plastic bags is a good idea. When bags are re-used your brand gets more visibility. Plastic bags are reusable and in fact, are re-used very often. Just think about your own household and how often you reuse the plastic grocery bags in your home. Plastic t-shirt bags are used for transporting items, as school lunch bags, and as easy travel bags, among other purposes.

There are many people in many households that, after choosing plastic grocery bags, will then choose to reuse them again and again. Grocery stores, clothing stores, gift shops and other retail stores use plastic bags for their customers to transport their purchases. And these same customers are using those same plastic bags in their personal lives. There are so many uses for plastic bags.

For convenient, durable reusable, environmentally-friendly bags, contact Atlantic Poly. Don’t be fooled by the hype about reusable bags and paper bags.

More and more homeowners are remodeling. More and more remodeling companies, builders, painters and contractors are getting busier. You can get even more business through referrals. Referrals happen for many reasons. Most are a result of the finished product, many are from the customer service, and some are because of the employees. But for remodeling companies, painters, and contractors did you know that neatness makes a difference to your customers?

Women drive the home remodeling industry. Contractors need to keep the customers, the homeowners, happy by controlling dust from remodeling projects with surface protection and dust shields. Renovation projects are hard enough on the home or business owner, keeping the dust and mess to a minimum is helpful and ‘referral worthy’ to any customer.

Hardwood floors and carpets can be protected and preserved with floor protection film. If you are remodeling a home or business, temporary walls or dust shields can also be used to control dust and debris from entering the spaces that cannot be separated with doors or existing walls. Temporary walls are perfect for protecting adjacent rooms.

Whether you are a painter, renovator, or contractor you need the job site to remain clean and organized for the owners. At the end of the day, the neater and more dust-free the home, the more neighbors they will tell.

Protect  carpets, floors and other rooms with plastic, disposable surface protection products from Atlantic Poly, contact us.