“Degradable Plastic: a plastic designed to undergo a significant change in its chemical structure under specific environmental conditions resulting in a loss of some properties that may vary as measured by standard test methods appropriate to the plastic and the application in a period of time that determines its classification.” [ASTM D883-99] – American Society for Testing and Materials. www.astm.org
Degradable bags are regular plastic bags that contain a unique agent which helps break down the plastic and reduces the strength of the bag when exposed to heat or light. As the bag breaks into smaller pieces it becomes a nutrient for microbes and then biomass. There are two main technologies in the market today, which utilize two distinctive methods for breaking down the plastic molecules. These methods are Photo degradation (UV) and Oxidation (Oxo). The additive will start breaking down the plastic in anywhere from 6 to 24 months or longer.
If we consider that it takes a normal plastic bag over a thousand years to degrade in a landfill, this additive is a big help to reduce the amount of plastic and the time it takes to get back into nature’s cycle. Furthermore, degradable bags can also be recycled.
Degradable bags are made with polymers (fossil fuel sub products) and are NOT “biodegradable” until a later stage, when they are broken into smaller particles and can serve as nutrients for micro organisms. More information about biodegradable bags is coming soon.
Archive for October, 2009
What makes a bag “degradable”?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009Packaging your products
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009Product packaging may seem a trivial part of the promotion experience, but it can be the most important part of your product presentation. You display your product to the customer through its packaging in the same way that you make yourself up to present yourself to the world every day. The way you package your product is worth more than a thousand words when convincing your customers to go for your product. Everything needs to be taken into account: the shape, size, and appearance of the packaging, color and design, the convenience of using the packaging, etc.
There are many ways to package and label products. One of the most efficient ways is to print colorful logos and product information on the packaging itself. You can brand everything from the boxes, tissue paper, poly bags, ribbons, even the tape you use to seal everything together. But before you go crazy, let’s start with the basics. The first thing to consider is the nature of your product. Here is a quick guideline for the most common situations:
Crystal Clear Polypropylene Bags
Does your product need to keep the aromas or moisture? The best film to package candy, flours, dried flowers, candles, or any product with scents is definitely polypropylene and cello. These bags have outstanding moisture and vapor barrier which extends the shelf life of the items like aromatic candles or food. Please check our vast inventory of polypropylene bags.
All these products can be customized and printed.
Do you need faster packing and great looks? Consider using wicketted printed poly bags with serrations for fast tear off and heat sealing after loading. Check our portfolio for more ideas.
Deli Bags on a saddle
Are you packing food or need to keep the bags in the freezer? Most of our inventory is FDA approved. When you are ready to custom print your poly bags, please make sure to request FDA approved plastic. If your product must be kept in the freezer, we can add EVA (an additive that won’t allow the plastic to stick to your product while frozen)
Every product has its particularities, remember we are here to help you find the best packaging for your products.
What is the difference between 80 GSM non-woven bags and 100 GSM non-woven bags?
Thursday, October 15th, 2009At Adart we have two incredible programs for the latest trend of reusable non-woven bags. Our reusable non-woven bags are designed to be applied in many diverse shopping situations. We carry light weight 80 GSM (grams per square meter) bags that are perfect for use as hand-outs for small stores; and heavy duty 100 GSM non-woven bags that feature strong handles and cardboard bottoms, excellent for grocery stores or hardware stores. These light reusable non-woven bags are designed to be reused plenty of times and can be easily custom printed. They are the preferred choice for boutique’s, gift shops, and candy stores. This heavy duty, strong reusable non-woven bags can also be custom printed and are favorites among supermarket chains, bookstores, and greenhouse nurseries.
New short run process printed shopping bags
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Adart Poly Bag just launched a great new and exciting program that will benefit every small business! We now have process printing capabilities for very small quantities of printed shopping bags with outstanding quality.
Process Printed Nonwoven Bag
Until today, intricate graphic designs were pricy, and required companies to order large quantities of printed shopping bags. Most middle sized companies cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars to brand their shopping bags. Others will have enough stock for a lifetime if they order in the immense quantities required. Adart Poly Bag is now presenting the best option in the industry. You can now print as little as 500 shopping bags with as many colors as you desire, to make your printed shopping bags stand out. We can print any high density shopper or any paper shopping bag in our entire stock with our new system.
Logistics of buying large quantities of printed bags
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009When purchasing a large bulk of shopping bags shopping bags for your business, one of the most important things to take into account is the logistics of warehousing and shipping. At Adart Poly Bag we offer blanket orders that can be customized to match your company’s specific needs. From warehousing to scheduled runs, we can help you to plan ahead for the most cost effective approach for your shopping bags . If your company has last minute orders that require the immediate acquisition of large quantities of shopping bags , the best way to save on rush fees and extra costs is to have blanket orders with reserved inventory. We will hold your customized shopping bags and release them when you need them, promptly and conveniently, always keeping enough supply on the floor to keep you covered in the event of last minute large orders.
