{"id":1388,"date":"2019-04-29T07:59:02","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T07:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/?p=1388"},"modified":"2024-08-02T14:14:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:14:07","slug":"plastic-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/plastic-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Demystifying Plastics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a famous scene from the 1967 movie, The Graduate in which the young lead, Benjamin played by Dustin Hoffman is enlightened by his father\u2019s friend, Mr. McGuire:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just want to say one word to you. Just one word.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAre you listening?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlastics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Plastics have been in the news quite a bit lately.<\/p>\n<p>In the food packaging business, we think about plastics quite a bit. And the word plastic (sometimes called \u201cpoly\u201d) can mean a lot of different things. It can be referenced with a lot of different names and haunted by a whole list of acronyms.<\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s take a look at some of the most common plastic \/ poly acronyms and some of the products that are made out of those compounds.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>High-Density PolyEthylene<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) has a high strength-to-density ratio, HDPE is commonly recycled, and the products produced from HDPE are often reusable.\u00a0It is also harder and more opaque and can withstand somewhat higher\u00a0temperatures than LDPE, Low-Density PolyEthylene.<\/p>\n<p>Some products that are made from HDPE include:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT080614&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1389 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT080614&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">FBACOCT080614<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT080614&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">White HDPE Poly CarryOut Bags with Die Cut Handle &#8211; 8.25 x 6 x 14&#8243; #1A<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT120916&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1390 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT120916&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">FBACOCT120916<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT120916&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">White HDPE Poly CarryOut Bags with Die Cut Handle &#8211; 12 x 9 x 16&#8243; #1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT141014&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic-3.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/die-cut-plastic-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT141014&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">FBACOCT141014<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT141014&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">White HDPE Poly CarryOut Bags with Die Cut Handle &#8211; 14 x 10 x 14&#8243; #2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT191012&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1392 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT191012&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">FBACOCT191012<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT191012&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">HDPE Side-by-Side Plastic Shopping Bags with Rigid Handle &#8211; 19 x 10 x 12&#8243; #5<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT141015&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT141015&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">FBACOCT141015<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT141015&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">HDPE Heavy Cake Plastic Shopping Bags with Rigid Handle &#8211; 14 x 10 x 14.75&#8243; #3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT181718&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1394 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/rigid-handle-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"260\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT181718&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">FBACOCT181718<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=FBACOCT181718&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">HDPE Round Tray Plastic Shopping Bags with Rigid Handle &#8211; 18 x 17 x 18&#8243; #4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>LDPE<\/h2>\n<p>LDPE is an acronym for Low-Density PolyEthylene. This type of plastic is weaker and has less tensile strength\u00a0than HDPE. <em>BUT<\/em> &#8212; its\u00a0resilience\u00a0is higher, and its\u00a0density\u00a0is lower \u2013 so it can actually \u201cstretch\u201d and \u201cflex\u201d better than HDPE without cracking. LDPE is also more transparent than HDPE.<\/p>\n<h2>LLDPE<\/h2>\n<p>LLDPE is an acronym for Linear Low Density PolyEthylene. It is the most flexible of the plastic sheeting films.\u00a0LLDPE\u00a0is blended form of LDPE where the film has much more flexibility, is more pliable, and softer than HDPE. LLDPE is used for films that need a tremendous amount of strength to absorb impacts while not tearing or puncturing.\u00a0In the event that a tear or puncture should occur, LLDPE is far less likely for the hole to run than tears or punctures in other polys. LLDPE bags provide extra strength and impact resistance that allows a lighter gauge bag to do the same job as a heavier gauge HDPE bag.<\/p>\n<h2>PETe<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Polyethylene terephthalate<\/strong>\u00a0is commonly abbreviated\u00a0<strong>PET<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>PETE<\/strong>. It is the most common\u00a0thermoplastic\u00a0polymer\u00a0resin of the\u00a0polyester\u00a0family. PET is the number one recyclable plastic. It&#8217;s safe, non-toxic, strong and lightweight.\u00a0PET is used to produce food trays that can be used for\u00a0frozen dinners, since they withstand both freezing and (in some cases) moderate oven baking temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the products that are made from PET include:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/dart-clear-cups\/xfsdt-16ct.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-cup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-cup.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-cup-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/dart-clear-cups\/xfsdt-16ct.html\">XFSDT-16CT<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/dart-clear-cups\/xfsdt-16ct.html\">16 oz. Dart Conex Classic Clear Plastic Cups<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15024m-black.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/black-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/black-square.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/black-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/black-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/black-square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15024m-black.html\">XFSFN15024M-BLACK<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15024m-black.html\">Black Square Plastic Bowl &#8211; 24 oz.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15024m-clear.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-square.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15024m-clear.html\">XFSFN15024M-CLEAR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15024m-clear.html\">Clear Square Plastic Bowl &#8211; 24 oz.<\/a><a href=\"XFSFN15032M-GREEN Green Square Plastic Bowl - 32 oz.\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/green-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/green-square.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/green-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/green-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/green-square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/square-plastic-catering-bowls\/xfsfn15032m-green.html\">XFSFN15032M-GREEN<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/XFSFN5064-GREEN.html\">Green Square Plastic Bowl &#8211; 32 oz.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=XFSWNAPB48CL&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-salad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=XFSWNAPB48CL&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">XFSWNAPB48CL<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=XFSWNAPB48CL&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">48 oz. WNA Caterline Pack n&#8217; Serve PET Bowls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=XFSBEKHCP603&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plastic-clamshell.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plastic-clamshell.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/plastic-clamshell-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=XFSBEKHCP603&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">XFSBEKHCP603<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/mm5\/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Product_Code=XFSBEKHCP603&amp;Store_Code=mrtakeoutbags\">6 X 6 X 3-3\/8 in. Clear Hinged PET Plastic Clamshell Container<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>PP<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Polypropylene<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>PP<\/strong>), also known as\u00a0<strong>polypropene<\/strong>, is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermoplastic\">thermoplastic<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polymer\">polymer<\/a>\u00a0used in a wide variety of applications. It\u2019s also sometimes referred to as \u201ccello\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Products made from <strong>Polypropylene include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"BBC175X4CAFESPOON Coffee Spoon, Clear Poly Food Bags - 1-3\/4 x 4&quot;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/loli.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/loli.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/loli-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/flat-cello-food-bags\/bbc175x4cafespoon.html\">BBC175X4CAFESPOON<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/XFSBS-STIRRER-WOOD55.html\">Coffee Spoon, Clear Poly Food Bags &#8211; 1-3\/4 x 4&#8243;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/flat-cello-food-bags\/fbappfl0304.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-candy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"299\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/flat-cello-food-bags\/fbappfl0304.html\">FBAPPFL0304<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/XFSLAPPF0304.html\">Bite Size, Clear Poly Food Bags &#8211; 3 x 4&#8243;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/flat-cello-food-bags\/bbc4x11lgpretzel.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-cookie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-cookie.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-cookie-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/flat-cello-food-bags\/bbc4x11lgpretzel.html\">BBC4X11LGPRETZEL<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/BBC03X11PRETZEL-CRIMP.html\">Large Pretzel Rod Clear Poly Food Bags &#8211; 4 X 11&#8243;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/gusseted-cello-food-bags\/bbc4hvysquareopp.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-pop-4-pound.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-pop-4-pound.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/clear-pop-4-pound-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/gusseted-cello-food-bags\/bbc4hvysquareopp.html\">BBC4HVYSQUAREOPP<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrtakeoutbags.com\/product\/BBZSP-01.html\">4 Lb., Heavy Duty Gusseted Clear Polypropylene Food Bags &#8211; 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