(57) A bag bundle is disclosed. The bundle comprises a plurality )f plastic bags. Each
such bag includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall integral with the first sidewall
at lateral end por- ions thereof, a closed bottom, an opening in distal relation to
he bottom and a tab. A longitudinal end portion of the first and second sidewalls
defines the opening. The tab is integral with at least one of the first and second
sidewall end portions adja- :ent the opening. The tab, moreover, is readily separable
from such sidewall end portion because of the presence of a plurality of perforations
formed in such sidewall end portion adjacent he opening. Only one of the first and
second sidewalls includes a hand hole formed through such sidewall and to the :ab.
The bags are affixed together at their tabs in a stacked, olded manner, all such bag
hand holes being uniformly disposed. The affixed tabs preferably include at least
one support hole therethrough for securing the bag bundle to a support. Also disclosed
is a method of and an apparatus for manufactur- ng the bag bundles.
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