Several design options and features are available. Some bags have gussets to allow a higher volume of contents, some have the ability to stand up on a shelf or a refrigerator, and some have easy-opening or reclosable options. Handles are cut into or added into some. Bags can be made with a variety of plastics films. Polyethylene ( LDPE , LLDPE , etc.) is the most common. Other forms, including laminates and co-extrusions can be used when the physical properties are needed. Plastic bags usually use less material than comparable to boxes, cartons, or jars, thus are often considered as "reduced or minimized packaging". [1] Depending on the construction, plastic bags can be suited for plastic recycling . They can be incinerated in appropriate facilities for waste-to-energy conversion. They are stable and benign in sanitary landfills . [2] If disposed of improperly, however, plastic bags can create unsightly litter ...
