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'''Milk bags''' are [[plastic bag]]s that hold [[milk]]. They are usually stored in a [[Pitcher (container)|pitcher]] with one of the corners cut off to allow for pouring. A typical milk bag contains one liter of milk and is often purchased in bundles of two, three, or four. Milk bags are common in several countries and regions of the world, including [[India]], [[Canada]], [[Poland]], [[Israel]], [[Hungary]], [[Argentina]], [[Uruguay]], [[South Africa]], [[Montenegro |
'''Milk bags''' are [[plastic bag]]s that hold [[milk]]. They are usually stored in a [[Pitcher (container)|pitcher]] with one of the corners cut off to allow for pouring. A typical milk bag contains one liter of milk and is often purchased in bundles of two, three, or four. Milk bags are common in several countries and regions of the world, including [[India]], [[Canada]], [[Poland]], [[Israel]], [[Hungary]], [[Argentina]], [[Uruguay]], [[South Africa]], [[Montenegro]]. |
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Milk bags use less plastic than traditional milk jugs, and are put in a reusable one-liter plastic pitcher. Milk bags are usually made of [[high-density polyethylene]] and are [[recyclable]]. Milk bags are also more economical compared to jugs, as they hold a smaller amount of milk than jugs, allowing for less waste. However, milk bags can be punctured or burst, and are weaker than jugs (because of their thickness). When pouring, the top of the bag can also topple over, causing the milk to spill. This can be avoided by using a pitcher with a lid to keep the milk bag in place. |
Milk bags use less plastic than traditional milk jugs, and are put in a reusable one-liter plastic pitcher. Milk bags are usually made of [[high-density polyethylene]] and are [[recyclable]]. Milk bags are also more economical compared to jugs, as they hold a smaller amount of milk than jugs, allowing for less waste. However, milk bags can be punctured or burst, and are weaker than jugs (because of their thickness). When pouring, the top of the bag can also topple over, causing the milk to spill. This can be avoided by using a pitcher with a lid to keep the milk bag in place. |
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Milk bags are plastic bags that hold milk. They are usually stored in a pitcher with one of the corners cut off to allow for pouring. A typical milk bag contains one liter of milk and is often purchased in bundles of two, three, or four. Milk bags are common in several countries and regions of the world, including India, Canada, Poland, Israel, Hungary, Argentina, Uruguay, South Africa, Montenegro.
Milk bags use less plastic than traditional milk jugs, and are put in a reusable one-liter plastic pitcher. Milk bags are usually made of high-density polyethylene and are recyclable. Milk bags are also more economical compared to jugs, as they hold a smaller amount of milk than jugs, allowing for less waste. However, milk bags can be punctured or burst, and are weaker than jugs (because of their thickness). When pouring, the top of the bag can also topple over, causing the milk to spill. This can be avoided by using a pitcher with a lid to keep the milk bag in place.
Milk bags use 75% less plastic than similar-capacity plastic milk bottles. This is beneficial because it reduces overall cost of milk and is more environmentally friendly.[1]
References
- ^ Prigg, Mark (2008-02-04). "Forget milk in a bottle, it's now in a bag". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
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