Understanding Gauge Variability in Retail Trash Bags

April 20, 2018

Consumers demand trash bags that are tough, durable and affordable. To achieve this balance of performance and price, converters and resin suppliers must ensure that bags have excellent dart impact and tear-resistant properties, which are key predictors of end-product performance.

Market Study: Bags and Sacks - Europe

May 5, 2014

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Analysts at Ceresana forecast sales volume of bags and sacks in Europe to amount to approximately 9.12 million tons in 2020.

SPI: Chicago’s Plastic Bag Ban Could Kill Manufacturing Jobs

May 1, 2014

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The Chicago City Council’s decision to ban plastic shopping bags will damage the plastics manufacturing industry’s ongoing efforts to create and maintain American manufacturing jobs, according to SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association.

Chicago Plastic Bag Ban OK'd by Council Committee

April 25, 2014

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The Chicago City Council will decide next week whether to ban the use of plastic bags at most stores in the city.

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2021 January

We kick off the New Year by asking industry executives to take a look back at the year that was and predict how it’ll affect 2021. No crystal balls here! Quality control in inspection systems and printing cylinders also takes a front seat this month. Plus, sustainability in cannabis packaging, a Q&A with Sealed Air and more!

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