Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I save money
on can liners?
A: There are two very
simple methods:
• Verify right size bag
in your receptacle.
We estimate 75%
of the end user
market is using
liners that is too
large for the
receptacle.
• Down-gauge. If you
are using 1.5 mil, try
a Republic Bag 1.2
mil. If you are using
a 16 micron and
double bagging, you
should use a 14 or
12 micron. Republic
Bag uses primegrade
virgin material
and our quality is
superior than most
of our competition.
Q: China or Domestic?
A: The answer is
complex. If you factor an 8 week +
lead time from China, and
(often) off-spec product, the
difference is often negligible.
Our labor costs are
relatively low, and we
currently purchase raw
materials from Asia keeping
our pricing competitive with
Asia-made products. If you
factor in the pollution
generated to ship the
product halfway around the
world, the answer becomes
crystal clear: Domestic.
Q: Is High Density cheaper than Low Density/Linear Low?
A: Because High Desnity liners are approximately 25 to 85%
less plastic than LDPE/LLDPE liners, the cost per bag is
usually lower. However, High Density liners easily tear when
punctured, so High Density application often calls for double
bagging. If you are double bagging, or cleaning up after
a bag
failure – the answer may very well be Linear Low/Low Density.
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