Standup Bags Offer Sustainability

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Using a flat bottom standup bag for protein powder packaging is more environmentally-friendly than a plastic canister. While both options are recyclable, that’s pretty much where the similarities between bags versus canisters end. Flat bottom standup pouches, while made of multiple film layers, use up to 15% less material than other plastic bag styles and even less than that required to produce plastic canisters.

Less material means that the pouches weigh less and, therefore, require less fuel per unit to ship. There’s also less waste after disposal because a flat bottom standup bag takes up about as much space in a landfill as an empty shipping envelope.

Standup Bags Offer More Convenience

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The material used for standup bags is more flexible than a large plastic canister and can be stored almost anywhere. They’re also very light weight making them more convenient for getting protein on the go. Plastic containers are rigid and large and require the same amount of space whether it’s full or half full of protein.