Plastic Bags Taking Over the Paper Bags in the Market
When talking about heavy duty bags, they are generally referred to those that can withstand up to 25 kilograms of weight, although there are exceptions. In 2010, the number of plastic bags in the market reached its peak, surpassing those of paper in quantity of units. Since then, the proportion of plastic has grown by about 55% and is expected to increase by up to 60% by 2020. The bags are a significant segment of polythene bags Ireland packaging, representing a little more than 7 % of the total production of polyethylene films. Why has the penetration of plastic bags been so dramatic in the end consumer market compared to paper bags? The main reasons include the following: plastic bags are easier to store and transport than rigid or woven paper, which reduces costs on those two fronts; are lighter than paper alternatives, thus dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of the packaging. Plastic bags are somewhat recyclable unlike plastic laminated paper; they als