Though plastic film wasn't a new product, a decade ago many businesses and local governments were beginning to recognize that the material was composing a larger percentage of the municipal waste stream, and options for recycling had to be explored.rnAt the time, the U.S. was producing approximately six million tons of plastic film annually, for such products as grocery sacks and stretch film. According to industry officials, the rapid growth in plastic film volumes came about via the increased availability of many types of films that offered strong, light-weight and low-cost packaging options for businesses, such as distribution and shipping and receiving centers.
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