Useful
Recycled plastic bags are used to make dozens of useful new products, such as building and construction products, low-maintenance fencing and decking, as well as new bags. Source: Society of the Plastics Industry
Hygenic
Plastic bags can protect our food from external contaminants such as germs and harmful bacteria, and help keep food fresh. Source: Society of the Plastics Industry
Recycling Options
Plastic Bag recycling programs incorporating deposit bins at supermarkets have been in place in the U.S. for about 20 years. Source: Society of the Plastics Industry
Lightweight, yet Strong
A typical plastic bag weighs only a few grams yet, when properly used, is capable of holding well over a thousand times its own weight. Source: Society of the Plastics Industry
Re-Useable
A recent national survey shows that over 90% of Americans reuse their plastic bags, for trash disposal, lunch bags and pet pickup. Source: Society of the Plastics Industry
Less Waste
All of the scraps generated in the manufacturing of plastic bags can be recycled.
Second Chances
A recent national survey shows that over 90% of Americans reuse their plastic bags, for trash disposal, lunch bags and pet pickup.
100% Recyclable
Our T-shirt and produce bags can be recycled, and generally utilize polyethylene primarily sourced from American natural gas.
Member Affiliations
An American Success Story
Advance Polybag® (API®) was established in 1986, over a quarter century ago. From humble beginnings, API has grown to the second largest producer in the industry. Our production benefits from leading edge technologies at our state-of-the-art conversion plants situated across the United States. API is certified as a bona fide minority business, as defined by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). API is
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