Milk bag

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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 three. Milk bags are common in several countries of the world, including Canada (in such provinces as Quebec, Ontario, and Nova Scotia), Scandinavia, Israel and Argentina.

[edit] Reasons for Use

Milk bags use less plastic than traditional milk jugs, and are put in a reusable 1 liter plastic pitcher. This allows lower prices for milk and oil. Milk bags are usually made of high-density polyethylene and are recyclable. The milk can also be kept fresh longer because the bags are sealed, as opposed to milk jugs.

[edit] Flaws of Milk Bags

Milk bags can be punctured or burst, and are weaker than jugs (because of their thickness). Because this can happen, they are usually bought in packs of 3 inside of another, thicker bag.