Asia-Pacific region will become the world's largest flexible packaging market. Not long ago, PCIFilms consulting firm analysis of the report, the Asia-Pacific region will surpass North America and Europe, became the largest regional markets flexible packaging. World flexible packaging market is expected at an average annual rate of 4.6 percent growth in 2010 will reach nearly 56 billion U.S. dollars. Over the past 5 years, the world flexible packaging growth to 3.7 percent of consumption, the market value in 2008 reached 50 billion U.S. dollars. The report also pointed out that the market remains the fastest-growing China and India, these two countries flexible packaging sales are expected to average global growth rate of more than 3 times the rate of growth. Mature Western European market is predicted that the annual growth rate will not exceed 1%. "2008 World flexible packaging market," the report pointed out that the global market due to the Asian market, especially India and China's sustained and rapid growth of markets and growth.

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The United States on food packaging Strict security requirements Food is used to fill his belly, but it is first of all want security. In American eyes, the food packaging safety and food quality are equally important. All relating to food contact substances, must comply with the principle of safety first. This is the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the basic requirements for food packaging. Any food may be exposed to the material belong to food packaging, which includes not only ordinary plastic bags, paper bags, but also canned within the coating, the container lid, the opening of the sealed materials.      The United States used for infants in particular, strict product inspection. For example some of the baby bottle is made of plastic, each bottle must be carried out prior to listing chemical detection, each of which must be qualified at the scope. The past, there is research that milk loaded with plastic bags, plastic in some of the potential to damage the baby's nervous system. The United States of milk so many tin cans are used, not only can prevent damp, metamorphic, and long shelf life and difficult to change because the environment arising from hazardous substances. Tinplate cans also have a layer of specialized coatings, has played the role of isolation and protection.      The United States Food packaging manufacturers must be responsible. Before listing the food manufacturers to provide FDA safety performance packaging materials, chemical composition and extent of impact on the environment and other related information. FDA scientists want of packaging materials a series of experiments, including the packaging of chemical substances in heating, refrigeration, and other high-pressure conditions, how the food transfer, accumulation, consumption of those who may be exposed in the end, or to absorb the number of such substances, content at a level below what it would not affect the health and so on. After which they will be packaged security report released by the data in deciding whether to approve the listing of such packaging. If there is no evidence of FDA, unauthorized use of food packaging, will be heavily punished.

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Canada: Food Packaging in plastic bags to be marked with the heating temperature Canadian plastic bags for food packaging has strict regulations, the provisions of ordinary plastic bags of food can not be used for the temperature at 50 degrees Celsius for more than food; on food packaging must be marked with the maximum temperature can be achieved. Canada's a lot of plastic packaging, people eat fast food items are a lot of plastic tray to add a layer of plastic film for packaging. Canadian part of regular plastic tray in the heating consumption of fast food products, but the old-fashioned plastic packaging trays at ambient temperature under the quality of instability, when heated to the release of harmful substances more easily. In this regard, food and packaging materials to health authority requirements on manufacturers in the food stamp distinct tags, which specify the packaging can be used microwave heating, which can use conventional heating cooker, which can not be packaged with heating.

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The United Kingdom to develop new green packaging to reduce plastic use UK University of Bath researcher cooperation is a project aimed at reducing food packaging materials, plastic and packaging waste.        Because of a high-speed and environmentally friendly new packaging procedures, dumping of garbage at the market such as mountain-like garbage probably have been significantly reduced. British scientists are developing the new technologies used are recyclable materials, but also minimize the use of plastic.      England's Bath University and a food research center in cooperation drinks a research project seeking to improve the food (such as rice, pasta and potato chips) used in forming bag - filling and sealing packaging process. By designing a more effective sealing and packaging techniques, the researchers hope to reduce the United Kingdom 13% of the raw material usage, so the United Kingdom alone, the annual reduction of 39,000 tons will be garbage. This technology can in global applications, tremendous benefits for the environment.      The researchers will study the mechanical filling and sealing packaging process procedures and the use of information obtained to design use less plastic and recyclable materials can use a new type of packaging machinery.      BenHicks doctor is Senior Fellow, University of Bath is also the school design and manufacture of innovative research center director, he said: "If the consumer goods industry to address sustainability challenges, then projects like this it is very important." Hicks said, "in Consumer Goods packaging areas, more and more stringent legislation is forcing manufacturers to reduce raw material consumption and reduce their environmental impact of products. in order to achieve this goal, manufacturers need to maximize the efficiency of existing equipment, and raw material consumption has minimized, while the use of thinner, lighter, recyclable and recycled materials. "Hicks said:" This project brings together industry and academic research partners in the field, through the study of theory and practice combine to address this challenge. "      Except to reduce plastic use in the packaging, the research team is also studying a new packaging technology in order to use the latest bio-degradable materials, and will bring more environmental benefits.      This project for two years has been the United Kingdom for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs funding.

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Spain plastic "canned" Packaging Technology Valencia, Spain, Agricultural Chemistry and Food Technology Research polymer so instead of the traditional metal packaging cans, this technology has recently held in Barcelona, an international packaging and cans on award-winning exhibitions. DuPont Spanish experts Tomas said: "The new materials can cut off the air, sunlight, moisture or other micro-organisms to enter the container's internal channels." Adoption of a new type of plastic packaging can extend the canned food shelf life , such as canned cream soup cold shelf life of up to one year. Promoters of this technology, Valencia, agricultural chemical and Food Technology Institute katala said: "At our laboratory has achieved many important results, but only to the actual production stage, in order to prove that this Whether or not the material currently on the market with the canned products to compete. "At present, the United States Heinz Company of such polymeric materials have been used instead of the traditional metal packaging cans. Catala said that "does not exist on the ideal significance of the canned material. From the health point of view should be the best materials are glass, but its shortcomings are unable to withstand the sun."

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The new labeling system for China's food exports will become insurmountable technical barriers In modern international trade, technical barriers to trade protectionists frequently used means, in particular for developing countries are developed countries, the existence of technological advantages, developed countries can make use of this privileged position to protect its related industries. Technical Barriers to have its hidden nature, especially in food, livestock and poultry products, the developed countries more and more and more to security, hygiene, health, citing more and more high formulate technical regulations and standards, set up all sorts of technical trade measures.      China's exports of food and other products usually by the importing country under various pretexts and closed customs, detain, return, destruction, or even a complete embargo. At present, the food labeling system has become our country food exports insurmountable technical barriers. Major countries food labeling system is as follows:      EU      In 2006, the European Union published on Food and Nutrition and Health Regulation No. 1924/2006 statement. The Ordinance was July 1, 2007 formally implemented, apply to the EU market for sale for human consumption any food or drinks. The new regulations aimed at ensuring that the food packaging to consumers provided by the nutritional information more accurate and reliable, in order to avoid misleading consumers.      USA      The United States Department of Agriculture for organic food labeling system provides: the extent of any organic reached or exceeded 95% of the food, can be affixed with a printed English word "organic" and "The United States Department of Agriculture" in the green circle markers. Organic extent at 70% ~ 95% of the food, should not paste special markings, but can be specified on the label on the product "contains organic ingredients." Whether or not foods have organic food add tag qualifications, subject to the approval of the United States Department of Agriculture certification of the specialized agencies.      Russia      Russian State Committee for Standardization to re-formulate and implement "TOCTP51014-2003 / food consumption indicate the general requirements," one of the relevant contents of the new food labeling standards, we must note in the consumer (food labeling) marked on the origin of the name and address of manufacturer, product name, product composition, capacity, food value, use and storage conditions, the application period, the storage period, production and packaging date code as well as important information, such as food ingredients, the consumer should be using the Russian label, ask the food and food additives name must be in line with the Russia National standards.      The new labeling system for food export enterprises of China's main impact has two aspects:      (1) new labeling system for the implementation of an increase of China's food export enterprises the cost of exports To complete the composition of the new labeling requirements for detection, required companies to pay an extra fee Detected, but these new labeling requirements Detect demanding, difficult to improve the detection, which further increased the detection of costs, and increase China's food export enterprises the cost of exports.      (2) the new tag system allows the export customs clearance inspection resulted in a lot of uncertainties      For our country enterprises, not strictly because of domestic demands, enterprises rarely exposed to Detect Food and Nutrition program, and unfamiliar, and therefore the production of food labeling, when inefficient, and the quality is not high, coupled with the foreign requirements for the tag Strict, a short period of time to China's food export enterprises in full compliance with the requirements of the new labeling system must exist more difficult.      Rare in our country because of the domestic authority of the nutrition labeling inspection agencies, so the production of our country or not qualified at the tag on to some extent depend on the importing country related to Detect Department, which will enable our country food enterprises in a very passive position. Imports of Congress in accordance with their own interests to consider, in the event of Chinese exports to the country's food is not conducive to the domestic industry when they can, through approval of the importing country at the time, looking for an excuse to refuse to endorse it for approval, which will allow enterprises in China's food exports to suffer huge losses.      The new food labeling system for the implementation of, for our country's food export enterprises further increased access to international market risk and increase the cost of exports of enterprises. Because enterprises do not timely respond to the importing country has been caused by a variety of pretexts, customs, detain, return, destruction, food enterprises of our country caused great loss, but also on China's export of food caused a lot of adverse effects.

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Plastic Bags - From the book Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things These everyday items are useful all-around -- and cost next to nothing! Around the House Line a cracked flower vase Grandmother's beautiful flower vase is a sight to behold when it's filled with posies. The problem is the vase leaks from a large crack that runs its length. Line the vase with a plastic bag before you fill it with water and add a bouquet, giving fresh life to a treasured heirloom.   Bulk up curtain valances You've picked out snazzy new curtain balloon valances for your bedroom. The problem is the manufacturer has only sent you enough stuffing to make the valances look a bit better than limp. Recycle some plastic bags by stuffing them in the valances for a resilient pouf. Stuff crafts or pillows There are a number of ways to stuff a craft project: with beans, rice, fabric filler, plastic beads, pantyhose, and so on. But have you ever tried stuffing a craft item or throw pillow with plastic bags? There are plenty on hand, so you don't have to worry about running out, and you're recycling. Make party decorations Here is an easy way to create streamers for a party using plastic bags. Cut each bag into strips starting from the open end and stopping short of the bottom. Then attach the bag bottom to the ceiling with tape. Drain bath toys Don't let Rubber Ducky and all of the rest of your child's bath toys get moldy and create a potential hazard in the tub. Instead, after the bath is done, gather them up in a plastic bag that has been punctured a few times. Hang the bag by its handles on one of the faucets to let the water drain out. Toys are collected in one place, ready for the next time. Keep kids' mattresses dry There's no need to buy an expensive mattress guard if bed-wetting is a problem. Instead, line the mattress with plastic garbage bags. Big bags are also useful to protect toilet-training toddlers' car seats or car upholstery for kids coming home from the swimming pool. Make a laundry pocket pickin's bag You may think that the laundry's all done, until you open the dryer to find a tissue paper left in someone's pocket has shredded and now is plastered all over the dryer drum. Hang a plastic bag near where you sort laundry. Before you start the wash, go through the pockets and dump any contents in the bag for later sorting. Treat chapped hands If your hands are cracked and scaly, try this solution. Rub a thick layer of petroleum jelly on your hands. Place them in a plastic bag. The jelly and your body's warmth will help make your hands supple in about 15 minutes. For Storing Stuff Store extra baby wipes Shopping at the warehouse grocer, you picked up a jumbo box of baby wipes at a great price. You've got enough wipes to last for several months, as long as they don't dry out before you can use them. To protect your good investment, keep the opened carton of wipes in a plastic bag sealed with a twist tie. Collect clothes for thrift shop If you're constantly setting aside clothes to give to charity, but then find them back in your closet or drawers, try this solution: Hang a large garbage bag in your closet. That way, the next time you find something you want to give, you just toss it in the bag. Once it's full, you can take it to the local donation center. Don't forget to hang a new bag in the closet. Cover clothes for storage You'd like to protect that seersucker suit for next season. Grab a large, unused garbage bag. Slit a hole in the top and push the hanger through for an instant dustcover. Store your skirts If you find you have an overstuffed closet but plenty of room to spare in your dresser, conduct a clothes transfer. Roll up your skirts and place them each in a plastic bag. That will help them stay wrinkle-free until you're ready to wear one. Keep purses in shape Ever notice that if you've changed purses and leave an empty one in your closet, it deflates and loses its shape? Fill your purse with plastic bags to retain its original shape. Tip: Storing Plastic Bags All those shopping bags are spilling out of the utility drawer in your kitchen. Here are some better ways to store them: * Stuff them inside an empty tissue box for easy retrieval. * Poke a bunch down a cardboard tube, such as a paper towel or mailing tube or even a section of a carpet tube. * Fill a clean, empty gallon (4-liter) plastic jug. Cut a 4-inch (10-centimeter) hole in the bottom. Stuff with bags and hang by its handle on a hook. Pull the bags out of the spout. * Make a bag "sock." Fold a kitchen towel lengthwise with the wrong side facing out. Stitch the long edges together. Sew 1/2-inch (1.25-centimeter) casings around the top and bottom openings and thread elastic through them, securing the ends. Turn the sock right side out, sew a loop of ribbon or string on the back to hang it up, stuff bags into the top opening, and pull them out from the bottom one.   Keeping Things Clean Protect hand when cleaning toilet When cleaning your toilets with a long-handled brush or a shorter tool, first wrap your hand in a used plastic bag. You'll be able to do the appropriate scrubbing without your hand getting dirty in the process. Prevent steel wool from rusting A few days ago you got a new steel wool pad to clean a dirty pot. Now that steel pad is sitting useless in its own pool of rust. Next time, when you're not using the pad, toss it into a plastic bag where it won't rust and you'll be able to use it again. Make bibs for kids The grandkids just popped in, and they're hungry. But you don't have any bibs to protect their clothes while they eat. Make some by tying a plastic bag loosely around the kids' necks so their clothes stay free of stains. You can make quick aprons this way too. Create a high-chair drop cloth Baby stores are quite happy to sell you an expensive drop cloth to place under your child's high chair. Why spend the money on a sheet of plastic when you have all those large garbage bags that can do the job? Split the seams of a bag and place it under the high chair to catch all the drips and dribbles. When it gets filthy, take it outside and shake, or just toss it. Line the litter box Nobody likes to change the cat's litter box. Make the job quick and easy by lining the box with an open plastic bag before pouring in the litter. Use two bags if you think one is flimsy. When it's time to change the litter, just remove the bags, tie, and throw into the trash. Needle-free Christmas tree removal O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches! Until those needles start dropping. When it's time to take down your tree, place a large garbage bag over the top and pull down. If it doesn't fit in one bag, use another from the bottom and pull up. You can quickly remove the tree without needles trailing behind you. Keep polish off your hand You want to polish up your scruffy white sandals. The problem is, you're going to get more polish on your hands than your shoes. Before you polish, wrap your hand in a plastic bag before inserting it into the sandal. Then when polish runs off the sandal straps, your hand is protected. Leave the bag in the sandal until the polish is dry. In the Kitchen Cover a cookbook You're trying a new recipe from a borrowed cookbook that you don't want to get splattered during your creation. Cover the book with a clear plastic bag. You'll be able to read the directions, while the book stays clean. Bag the phone Picture this: You're in the middle of making your famous snickerdoodle cookies. You're up to your elbows in dough. The phone rings. Now what? Wrap your hands in a plastic bag and answer the phone. You won't miss a call or have to clean the phone when you're done. Scrape dishes Your extended family of 25 has just finished their Sunday dinner. Time to clean the dishes. Here's an easy way to get rid of the table scraps: Line a bowl with a plastic bag and scrape scraps into it. Once it's full, just gather up the handles and toss. Place the bowl in a prominent place in your kitchen so everyone can scrape their own dishes when bringing them to the sink. Crush graham crackers Don't spend hard-earned grocery dollars on a box of pre-crushed graham crackers or a ready-to-fill graham cracker crust. It's much cheaper and a real snap to crush graham crackers yourself. Just crumble several graham crackers into a plastic bag. Lay the bag on the kitchen counter and go over it several times with a rolling pin. In no time, you'll have as many graham cracker crumbs as you need, plus the remainder of a box of crackers to snack on as well. Replace a mixing bowl If you're cooking for a crowd and are short on mixing bowls, try using a plastic bag instead. Place all the dry ingredients to be mixed in the bag, gather it up and gently shake. If the ingredients are wet, use your hands to mix. Spin dry salad greens The kids will enjoy helping you with this one. Wash lettuce and shake out as much water as you can in the sink. Then place the greens in a plastic grocery bag that has been lined with a paper towel. Grab the handles and spin the bag in large circles in the air. After several whirls, you'll have dry lettuce. Ripen fruit Some of the fruit from that bushel of peaches you just bought at the local farm stand are hard as rocks. Place the fruit with a few already ripe pieces or some ripe bananas in a plastic bag. The ripe fruit will help soften the others through the release of their natural gas. But don't leave them for more than a day or two or you'll have purple, moldy peaches. In the Yard Protect plants from frost When frost threatens your small plants, grab a bunch of plastic bags to protect them. Here's how: Cut a hole in the bottom of each bag. Slip one over each plant and anchor it inside using small rocks. Then pull the bags over the plants, roll them closed, and secure them with clothespins or paper clips. You can open the bags up again if the weather turns warm. Start poinsettia buds for Xmas You want that Christmas poinsettia to look gorgeous by the time the holidays arrive. You can speed up Mother Nature by placing the poinsettia in a large, dark garbage bag for several weeks to wake up the plant's buds. Protect fruit on the tree Are there some apples in your orchard you want to protect or some plums that need a little more time on the tree? Slip the fruit into clear plastic bags while still on the trees. You'll keep out critters while the fruit continues to ripen. Protect your shoes from mud It rained hard last night, and you need to get out in the garden to do your regular weeding. But you're worried about getting mud all over your shoes. Cover them in plastic bags. The mud gets on the bag, not on the shoes, and your feet stay dry so you can stay out longer in the garden. Clean a grill easily That neighborhood barbecue was a blast, but your grill is a sorry mess now. Take the racks off and place them in a garbage bag. Spray oven cleaner on the grill and close up the bag. The next day, open the bag, making sure to keep your face away from the fumes. All that burned-on gunk should wipe right off. Cover garage-sale signs If you've gone to the trouble of advertising your upcoming garage sale with yard signs but worry that rain may hurt your publicity campaign before even the early birds show up, protect the signs by covering them with pieces cut from clear plastic bags. Passersby can still see the lettering, which will be protected from smearing by the rain. Store outdoor equipment manuals Your weed-whacker spindle just gave out and you have to replace it. But how? Stash all your outdoor equipment's warranties and owner's manuals in a plastic bag and hang it in your garage. You'll know exactly where to look for help. Protect your car mirrors A big snowstorm is due tonight, and you've got a doctor's appointment in the morning. Get a step ahead by covering your car's side mirrors with plastic bags before the storm starts. When you're cleaning off the car the next morning, just remove the bag. No ice to scrape off. Make a jump rope "I'm bored!" cries your child as you're trying to finish your yard work. Here's a simple solution: Make a jump rope by twisting up several plastic bags and tying them together end to end. Talk about cheap fun. On the Go Pack your shoes Your next cruise requires shoes for all types of occasions, but you worry that packing them in the suitcase will get everything else dirty. Wrap each pair in its own plastic bag. It will keep the dirt off the clothes, and you can rest assured you've packed complete pairs. Protect your hands when pumping gas You've stopped at the gas station for a fill-up while on your way to meet friends for lunch. The last thing you want is to greet them with hands that smell of gasoline. Grab one of those plastic bags you keep in your car and cover your hands with it while you pump. Stash your wet umbrella When you're out in the rain and running to your next appointment, who wants to deal with a soggy umbrella dripping all over your clothes and car? One of those plastic bags that newspapers are delivered in is the perfect size to cover your umbrella the next time it rains. Just fold the umbrella up and slip it into the bag. Make an instant poncho Leave a large garbage bag in your car. The next time it rains unexpectedly, cut some arm slits and one for your head. Slip on your impromptu poncho and keep dry. Scoot in the snow Your neighborhood just got 6 inches (15 centimeters) of snow and the kids are hoping to take advantage of it right now. Grab some garbage bags, tie one around one each of their waists, and let them fanny-slide down the hills. For the Do-It-Yourselfer Cover ceiling fans You're painting the sun porch ceiling, and you don't want to remove the ceiling fans for the process. Cover the blades with plastic bags to protect them from paint splatters. Use masking tape to keep the bags shut. Store paintbrushes You're halfway through painting the living room, and it's time to break for lunch. No need to clean the paintbrush. Just stick it in a plastic bag and it will remain wet and ready to use when you return. Going to finish next weekend, you say? Stick the bag-covered brush in the freezer. Defrost next Saturday and you are ready to go. Contain paint overspray If you've got a few small items to spray-paint, use a plastic bag to control the overspray. Just place one item at a time in the bag, spray-paint, and remove to a spread-out newspaper to dry. When you're done, toss the bag for a easy cleanup.

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63 Uses For Walmart Bags Don't you just love the plastic shopping bags? Actually it's not just Wally World that has plastic carry-out bags. In any case, these plastic bags are incredibly useful for all sorts of things other than carrying your purchases out to your vehicle. Plastic bags find themselves reincarnated in a million different ways. I've long thought about starting a list of these uses, some seriously useful and some uses downright funny. So here's a list of uses, not necessarily in any sort of order of usefulness. 1.Make a purse out of them by sewing a bunch of them together 2.Use them as small trash can liners. 3.Use them as containers for soiled diapers 4.Use them as containers for used cat litter 5.Use them as a container for dog poop retrieved out of the yard by turning the bag inside-out, putting your hand in it like a make-shift glove and grabbing the poop. Once you've grabbed the poop, use your other hand to turn the bag right side out and the poop will magically be inside the bag. Be sure to use a bag that doesn't have any holes in it!!!!! 6.Use them as mattress stuffing 7.Use them as pillow stuffing 8.Use them as packing material in lieu of the dreaded white foam peanut 9.Tear a piece of the bag off and use it a seal before screwing a cap back onto a bottle or jar that might decide to leak 10.Use them as a food-stain-proof cook book cover 11.Use large plastic bags to keep lawn furniture covered 12.Use them as small-but-handy lawn clean-up bags 13.Use them to store wet beach towels in 14.Use them to avoid putting money in a parking meter -- put the bag over the meter and tie the bag's handles together, then take a black magic marker and write "broken" on both sides in large block letters. Preferably use bags that are a solid colour, such as red or yellow 15.Use them as luggage when travelling. Use the Wally World smiley-faced bags as matched luggage for that extra designer touch... 16.Use them as you would a rubber glove when you don't have rubber gloves handy 17.Use them to carry large amounts of mail in 18.Use them to help make a credit card or other magnetic stripped card swipe when the card by itself won't swipe by putting it inside the bag. Not sure why this one works but it does. I see people do it in truck stops constantly. Once we've gone to mandatory hand chip implants I wonder if the tip in number 15. will help make reluctant implant chips scan by using them as a make-shift rubber glove? 19.Use them as a kite to keep a kid (or yourself) amused 20.Use them to catch stray paint droplets when you are painting 21.Use them as flags 22.Use a solid white one tied onto a pole as a truce flag 23.Use a solid white one tied to your car antenna or rolled up in a road-facing window when you are parked on the side of the road in case your car breaks down 24.Use them as rubber boots to keep your feet dry 25.Use them as back packs for kids by putting their arms through the handles 26.Use them as socks 27.Use them as a doggie bag when you are in a restaurant and want to take a piece of chicken home with you in a purse or pocket 28.Use them to store dirty clothes in when you are travelling 29.Use them as a shoe-horn when trying on shoes at a garage sale 30.Use them to protect the plaster cast so you can take a shower after you break your foot 31.Use them as diapers 32.Use them as bandages 33.Use them as freezer bags 34.Use them to wrap up leftovers to keep them from drying out in the refrigerator 35.Use them as bread bags for home-made bread made in an electric bread maker 36.Use large ones to cover clothes in a closet or while travelling to keep the clothes clean 37.Use large ones to slip over ceiling fan blades when cleaning the blades to catch the dust and keep it from falling on the floor 38.Use them as a toy parachute 39.Use them as handy sick bags when someone is sick to their stomach... 40.Use one to wrap your lunch sandwiches in to keep it from getting soggy in a cooler with other items that might sweat 41.Use a small one as a rain bonnet 42.Use a big one as a raincoat 43.Put them on your wiper blades and mirrors in the winter to keep them free from snow and ice 44.Use them as a cheap collectable -- nearly everyone seems to collect plastic bags either in their home or car or both 45.Use one to hold your clothespins when you are hanging your clothes out to dry 46.Use them as a trash can 47.Store your shoes in plastic bags when you have them inside your suitcase to keep from making the rest of your clothing stink like your smelly feet 48.Use one as a makeshift condom 49.Use one to carry popcorn in 50.Store wet paint brushes in them after you've washed out the paintbrush 51.Use them to store rags in 52.Use them as inexpensive home insulation 53.Use them when re-upholstering boat seats between the foam padding and the vinyl upholstery to make the seats semi-water proof 54.Use them to put used oil filters in to keep them from contaminating the rest of the trash 55.Use them as flexible molds for the spray foam that hardens to fill in holes in walls, etc. 56.Use them as kindling to start fires with, even in the rain, since once they start burning the heat is intense -- just avoid inhaling the toxic fumes they give off !!!!!! 57.Use them as a porta-potty liner 58.Use them for emergency toilet paper 59.Use them for emergency tissue paper 60.Use them to carry your Wally World purchases home... 61.Use them as emergency socks 62.Use them as emergency underwear 63.Use them as an emergency barf bag 64.Weave them into an inexpensive rug!!!!

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Common uses of plastic bags Garbage bags & liners: black refuse sacks, wheelie bin sacks, trash bags, bin liners, clear waste sacks, asbestos bags, clinical waste bags, recycling bag, dustbin bags etc. Agricultural films: greenhouse film, crop forcing film, silage film, silage stretch film, mulching films Grocery bags – carrier bags, counter bags, freezer bags, sandwich bags, food bag, net bag, candy bags Thin films for Paper & Tissue products Industry packaging: shrink film, stretch film, bag film or container liners Consumer Packaging: mailing bags, courier bags, specimen bags, gift bags, card bags, display bags, garment covers, flower bags Electronic packaging: antistatic bags, static dissipative bags, conductive bags Film/bags for packaging food or medical

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Plastic bags history Great Moments in Plastic Bag History 1957 The first baggies and sandwich bags on a roll are introduced. 1958 Poly dry cleaning bags compete with traditional brown paper. 1966 Plastic bag use in bread packaging takes over 25 to 30 percent of the market. 1966 Plastic produce bags on a roll are introduced in grocery stores. 1969 The New York City Sanitation Department's "New York City Experiment" demonstrates that plastic refuse bag kerbside pickup is cleaner, safer and quieter than metal trash can pick-up, beginning a shift to plastic can liners among consumers. 1974/75 Retailing giants such as Sears, J.C. Penney, Montgomery Ward, Jordan Marsh, Allied, Federated and Hills make the switch to plastic merchandise bags. 1973 The first commercial system for manufacturing plastic grocery bags becomes operational 1977 The plastic grocery bag is introduced to the supermarket industry as an alternative to paper sacks. 1982 Kroger and Safeway start to replace traditional craft sacks with polyethylene "t-shirt" bags. 1990 The first blue bag recycling program begins with kerbside collection. 1990 Consumer plastic bag recycling begins through a supermarket collection-site network. 1992 Nearly half of U.S. supermarkets have recycling available for plastic bags. 1996 Four of five grocery bags used are plastic.  

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