We’ve all got them—the humble, yet perpetually useful, plastic bag. Often taken for granted, these multi-purpose carriers, primarily made from polyethylene (PE), are actually a marvel of modern material science. Polyethylene is a lightweight, durable, and highly adaptable thermoplastic polymer. It’s the material’s unique chemistry that makes it an affordable, flexible workhorse with applications that […]

Ah, the plastic bag. In South Africa, it’s not the flimsy, throwaway item of old—thanks to regulations mandating a thicker micron count and a consumer levy, our plastic bags are bona fide re-usable totes. They are the Mzansi Mighty Satchel, durable enough to carry your entire weekly shop and then survive a life as a […]

Let’s talk about a South African icon that might not get the respect it deserves: the thick plastic bag. Forget the flimsy, tear-prone versions of yesteryear; South Africa’s regulations have blessed us with a truly sturdy carry-all. This isn’t just a bag; it’s a multi-tasking, heavyweight champion of convenience. The Power of the Microns When […]