12 Jun 2018 --- In Finland, plastic bags are at the centre of the conversation about plastics and at the retail store cash register many consumers are curious what the most eco-friendly carrier bag is. At the same time, many people are thinking whether or not it makes sense to sort and recycle their plastic packaging as a raw material for new plastic products. Research conducted by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has found that Amerplast’s ESSI Circular Bag is a highly sustainable choice for retail store shoppers.