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    Zip Lock Bags Explained: Sizes, Thickness (Microns) and Best Uses

    Zip Lock Bags Explained: Sizes, Thickness (Microns) and Best Uses

    by Analytic | Aug 26, 2026 | Plastic Bag

    Zip lock bags look simple, but the version that works for a jeweller packing tiny findings is not the one a workshop needs for sharp fixings, and neither is the one a food business should put produce in. Getting the size, the thickness and the film right is what...
    Poly bag thickness and micron guide: what gauge do you need?

    Poly bag thickness and micron guide: what gauge do you need?

    by Analytic | Aug 20, 2026 | Plastic Bag

    Getting poly bag thickness right is one of those decisions that seems minor until a bag fails. Order too thin and product splits through, spills happen and complaints follow. Order too thick and you are carrying material the job never needs, and the bag is stiffer to...
    Polyethylene (PE) vs Polypropylene (PP) Bags: A Buyer’s Guide

    Polyethylene (PE) vs Polypropylene (PP) Bags: A Buyer’s Guide

    by Analytic | Aug 14, 2026 | Plastic Bag

    Polyethylene and polypropylene sit right next to each other on most spec sheets, and they are easy to mix up. Both are clear-ish plastic films, both bag up product, and both turn up across food, retail, medical and industrial packaging. But they behave very...
    Are Plastic Bags Recyclable in Australia? Soft Plastics Explained (2026)

    Are Plastic Bags Recyclable in Australia? Soft Plastics Explained (2026)

    by Analytic | Aug 12, 2026 | Plastic Bag

    Plastic bags are one of the most misunderstood items in Australian recycling. Half the country still drops them in the kerbside bin hoping for the best, and that single habit causes real problems at the sorting facility. So let’s clear it up for 2026. Yes,...
    HDPE vs LDPE Plastic Bags: What’s the Difference and Which to Choose?

    HDPE vs LDPE Plastic Bags: What’s the Difference and Which to Choose?

    by Analytic | Aug 6, 2026 | Plastic Bag

    If you order plastic bags in bulk, one detail on the spec sheet quietly decides how the bag performs on the floor: whether it is made from HDPE or LDPE. Both are polyethylene, both are food-safe when made to the right standard, and both are sold by the carton. But...
    Hospitality Businesses Are Overpaying for Carry Bags. Here’s Why?

    Hospitality Businesses Are Overpaying for Carry Bags. Here’s Why?

    by Analytic | Jul 30, 2026 | Plastic Bag

    A carry bag is one of the few packaging items a cafe, takeaway, bakery or bottle shop hands over dozens or hundreds of times a day. At that frequency, even a small overpay per bag adds up to a real amount over the year. Most hospitality operators are not overpaying...
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