Understanding Gauge Variability in Retail Trash Bags

September 20,2024

Retail trash is a highly competitive, consumer-driven market that accounted for more than 1 billion pounds of North American polyethylene sales in 2016. Consumers demand trash bags that are tough, durable and affordable. To achieve this balance of performance and price, convertors and resin suppliers must ensure that bags have excellent dart impact and tear-resistant properties, which are key predictors of end-product performance. A recent blind survey conducted by NOVA Chemicals revealed a wide range of dart impact and tear resistance properties for retail trash . . ..

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.