United General Supply Co Inc
United General Supply Co Inc GK4500 30-pound Paper Bag 40% Recycled
Sturdy gusseted paper bags hold up to 30 pounds and contain 40 percent post-consumer recycled content
- Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries
- 40 percent post-consumer recycled content reduces waste
- SFI certified for responsible forest sourcing
- Cedar Grove accepted for commercial composting
- Self-opening thumb notches speed up packing
United General GK4500 grocery bag
The United General GK4500 is a self-opening brown kraft paper bag built for grocery use. It serves retailers and shoppers who need a reliable single-use carrier for heavy loads. The gusseted design expands to hold up to 30 pounds of contents. SFI certification and Cedar Grove acceptance confirm responsible sourcing and compostability.
Thermals noise and power draw
As a passive paper product the bag generates no heat, noise or electrical draw during handling. Its 40 percent post-consumer recycled content reduces embodied energy compared with virgin-fibre alternatives. The standard-grade kraft construction resists tearing under normal grocery weights. No active cooling or power management is required.
Replaces lighter bags for heavy loads
The GK4500 upgrades from lighter basis-weight sacks that fail at 30-pound loads. The jump is worthwhile when checkout speed matters because thumb notches let the bag pop open instantly. It is not suited for buyers who need reusable containers, waterproof liners or volumes above the stated capacity.
Highlights
- Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries
- 40 percent post-consumer recycled content reduces waste
- SFI certified for responsible forest sourcing
- Cedar Grove accepted for commercial composting
- Self-opening thumb notches speed up packing
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I open the GK4500 bag and what is the step people often miss?
Pinch the side gussets inward, then press the self-opening thumb notches at the top corners to pop the bag square — the step people miss is pushing both notches at the same time so the bottom locks flat.
Will the GK4500 bag need any maintenance or replacement parts during its service life?
No — the bag is a single-use paper sack with 40% post-consumer recycled content; once loaded to its 30-pound capacity it is recycled or composted, not serviced.
What is the first limit reached when the GK4500 bag is held at its maximum load for an extended period?
The 30-pound basis weight rating is the limiting factor; prolonged stress at that weight can cause the paper fibres to creep and the bottom seal to give way.
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