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title: Plastic Can Liners - Are You Buying More Than You Need?
description: Save money and contribute to source reduction, why purchase a plastic liner that is too large or too thick for your can?
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# [Plastic Can Liners - Are You Buying More Than You Need?](https://info.waxie.com/blog/bid/77103/Plastic-Can-Liners-Are-You-Buying-More-Than-You-Need)

 Written by [Trent Fitzgerald](https://info.waxie.com/blog/author/trent-fitzgerald) | Nov 3, 2011 3:38:00 PM

**"Right-sizing" your can liner adds up! Save money and contribute to source reduction, why purchase a plastic liner that is too large or too thick for your can? Better performance at thinner gauges means purchasing less plastic for the same job.** 

****SOURCE REDUCTION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY  
******Advanced polymer blends offer:**

- Improved performance at thinner gauges
- High-quality prime resin
- Star-Seal – the strongest seal available

** Savings. Why buy more plastic than you need?**  
Better performance at thinner gauges means purchasing less plastic for the same job.

**Source reduction facts:**

- Less plastic is needed for the same job
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- Double bagging not required

**SOURCE REDUCTION THROUGH MATERIALS  
****Up to 14% natural minerals. **Non-petrochemical reinforcement additive.

- A natural mineral reinforcement additive
- Greatly enhances the durability of the bag
- Non-petrochemical, abundant and all natural

**Savings.** With enhanced durability and dependability, product failures become nearly obsolete, creating better workplace efficiencies. Better performance at thinner gauges means purchasing less plastic for the same job.*  
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**Source reduction facts:**

- Reduced energy used to produce bag
- Uses an abundant all-natural material
- Reduces the reliance on petrochemical materials

**SOURCE REDUCTION THROUGH RESEARCH  
****Savings. **Eliminates the purchasing of oversized bags, and promotes perfect consolidation and SKU reduction.*  
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- Ensures correct match between liner and can
- No more guess work – the Right-Size product line
- Prevents the bag from falling into can

**Source reduction facts:**

- Reduces plastic going into landfills
- Ensures plastic is not wasted due to over-sizing
- Improves supply chain efficiencies – packaging and transportation, etc.

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