Thinkpac Bin Liner Ranges: What They Are For & How to Pick the Right One

Choosing a bin liner sounds simple — until you’ve had one tear, leak, or split at the worst possible moment. The truth is, not all bin liners are made the same. Different materials, thicknesses, and durability levels determine how well a liner performs, especially when handling heavier or wetter waste.

Thinkpac designs a wide range of bin liners that suit everything from everyday household rubbish to demanding commercial and industrial environments. To help you choose the right one for your home, business, or workplace, we’ve put together this easy comparison guide—so you can shop confidently and avoid any messy surprises.

What are Thinkpac bin liners made of?

Thinkpac bin liners are crafted using high-quality materials chosen for performance, flexibility, and sustainability. Depending on the range, their liners can be made from:

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) for crisp, lightweight strength
  
• LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) for stretch and puncture resistance
  
• ReCree8® Resin, a certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) material

This combination allows Thinkpac to deliver reliable, durable liners that meet the needs of homes, healthcare facilities, aged care, offices, hospitality, and commercial environments—while also supporting sustainability.

What’s the difference between HDPE and LDPE?

Before comparing the Thinkpac ranges, it helps to understand the two most common liner materials.

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

HDPE liners are:

• Thinner with a crisp feel
  
• Lightweight
  
• Suitable for dry, light waste
  
• More economical
  
• Commonly used in bathroom bins, office bins, and tidy bins

HDPE works best when strength and stretch aren’t major requirements.

LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)

LDPE liners are:

• Thicker with a soft, flexible feel
  
• More stretchable without tearing
  
• Better at handling wet or heavy waste
  
• Higher in puncture resistance
  
• Ideal for kitchens, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial use

LDPE is the go-to when durability matters—especially for bulky or irregular waste.

What is ReCree8® Resin?

ReCree8® Resin is Thinkpac’s proprietary post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin, created by collecting and processing plastic waste into clean, high-quality pellets that can be used to manufacture new bin liners.

Instead of relying solely on virgin plastic, ReCree8® allows Thinkpac to give discarded plastic a second life.

How ReCree8® Resin is made

The process includes:

• Collecting used plastic waste
  
• Sorting and cleaning
  
• Washing, refining, and removing contaminants
  
• Processing into resin pellets ready for manufacturing

Why it matters:

• Reduces landfill waste
  
• Supports a circular economy
• Minimises the reliance on new plastic
  
• More sustainable option for high-volume waste users
  
• GECA-certified for environmental standards

What are the differences between the Thinkpac bin liner range

Here’s a quick comparison:

 

Understanding the different Thinkpac bin liner types

Below is a clear overview of what each Thinkpac bin liner range is designed for — including strength level, best uses, and typical environments. This helps you choose the most suitable option for your business, workplace, or home.

1. Modest Range — Light-duty, everyday economy

The Modest Range is Thinkpac’s budget-friendly, eco-conscious option created for light, everyday waste. Made with sustainable materials such as ReCree8® PCR resin, these liners offer reliable performance without unnecessary heaviness or cost.

Best for:

• Homes, small offices, classrooms, and commercial spaces with low-volume waste
  
• General rubbish, soft recyclables and paper waste
  
• Daily cleaning tasks such as bathroom bins, desk bins, or kitchen tidying
  
• Spaces prioritising eco-friendly materials without compromising basic strength

Why choose this range:

• Cost-effective while still tear-resistant
  
• Ideal for non-sharp, lightweight waste streams
  
• Supports sustainable waste management

2. Able Range — Your all-purpose household liner

The Able Range is the dependable "all-purpose" choice. It provides balanced strength and flexibility, making it a common option for contractors, cleaners, and workplaces that need liners capable of handling regular waste disposal without tearing.

Best for:

• General waste in kitchens, offices, workshops, retail spaces, or aged-care facilities
  
• Medium-capacity bins in high-traffic areas
  
• Commercial environments needing a reliable, everyday liner
  
• Organisations looking for sustainable and economical disposal solutions

Why choose this range:

• Offers durability for regular use
  
• Comes in a wide range of sizes for different bin capacities
  
• Strong enough for everyday rubbish, but not intended for sharp or heavy loads

3. Hero Range — Medium duty for busier spaces

Sitting between everyday liners and heavy-duty industrial options, the Hero Range delivers medium-duty strength for settings where standard bags simply aren't enough. They’re economical but tough, making them great for small businesses and teams wanting a “middle ground” between light and heavy-duty choices.

Best for:

• Busy cafés, hospitals, dental clinics, cleaning teams, and facilities managers
  
• Moderately heavy waste that requires more resilience than standard household bags
  
• Medium workplaces and high-capacity bins
  
• Waste loads that are not sharp, but heavier than general rubbish

Why choose this range:

• Provides enhanced durability for moderate waste volumes
  
• Strikes the perfect balance between strength and affordability
  
• Ideal for businesses wanting stronger liners without stepping into heavy-duty pricing

4. Proud Range — Heavy-duty performance

The Proud Range is engineered for heavy-duty waste disposal, offering exceptional tear-resistance and load capacity. These liners handle bulky, dense, or heavy waste that would easily puncture lighter bags.

Best for:

• Large commercial sites, factories, warehouses, construction clean-ups
  
• Restaurants and hospitality venues producing large amounts of mixed waste
  
• Industrial and domestic environments requiring long-lasting, leak-resistant liners
  
• Disposal tasks involving dense loads, heavy rubbish, and frequent waste changes
  

Why choose this range:

• Withstands demanding conditions and high waste volumes
  
• Designed to prevent leaks and mess during heavy loads
  
• Durable enough for tough, everyday commercial or industrial use

5. Xtreme Range — Extra Heavy-Duty Durability

Built to handle the roughest conditions, the Xtreme Range is Thinkpac’s highest-strength option. It’s designed for extreme heavy-duty workloads, managing oversized, sharp, or abrasive waste where maximum durability is essential.

Best for:

• Industrial sites, factories, construction areas, and large-scale clean-ups
  
• High-volume waste settings such as stadiums, events, shopping centres
  
• Hospitality venues with frequent, heavy, or sharp rubbish
  
• Environments requiring tear-resistant protection under tough conditions

Why choose this range:

• Made from robust materials that resist puncturing and tearing
  
• Engineered for the heaviest, roughest waste
  
• Ideal for organisations needing absolute reliability with minimal downtime

6. Restaurant Grade Range — Premium LDPE for Hospitality, Healthcare & Social Assistance

The Restaurant Grade Range is crafted specifically for food-service environments, using premium LDPE for added hygiene, flexibility, and leak-resistance. These liners balance strength with softness, making them ideal for wet, greasy, or food-based waste.

Best for:

• Commercial kitchens, cafés, catering venues, and food manufacturers
  
• High-demand environments dealing with wet food scraps, grease, or sharp food waste
  
• Hospitality businesses needing hygienic, reliable, food-safe bins
  
• Kitchens with diverse bin sizes and frequent clean-ups

Why choose this range:

• Handles wet or greasy waste without tearing
  
• Flexible LDPE allows better stretching under load
  
• Designed for strict hygiene and fast-paced food-service settings
  
• Available in multiple sizes to suit every kitchen or prep area

7. Clinical Waste Bags – Certified Containment for Healthcare & Hazardous Waste

Thinkpac’s Clinical Waste Bags are purpose-built for the safe disposal of medical, infectious, and hazardous waste. Manufactured from high-quality, puncture-resistant materials and available in both HDPE and LDPE options, these yellow-coded bags ensure compliant handling in environments where hygiene and safety are critical. Clear biohazard labelling makes them easy to identify at a glance, helping facilities meet strict regulatory requirements.

Best for:

• Hospitals, medical clinics, pathology laboratories, dental practices
  
• Aged-care facilities and healthcare providers managing infectious waste
  
• Industrial or commercial environments where hazardous containment is required
  
• Any workplace that needs visible, compliant biohazard disposal bags
  

Why choose this range:

• Designed for secure containment of contaminated or regulated waste
  
• High puncture resistance to minimise leakage and accidental exposure
  
• Compliant with safety standards for healthcare and hazardous disposal
  
• Available in multiple sizes to suit general clinical, sharps-related, and high-volume medical waste

Why Aussie Pharma Direct stocks Thinkpac bin liners

At Aussie Pharma Direct, we’re selective about the brands we carry — especially when it comes to essential consumables that people rely on every day. Thinkpac stands out because it delivers consistent quality, strong performance, and genuine value across every range. Whether you’re managing waste at home, in a clinic, a hospitality venue, or a large facility, their liners are built to perform without the headaches of tearing, leaking, or stretching out of shape.

Here’s why Thinkpac is a trusted choice on our shelves:

✔ Reliable strength you can count on

Thinkpac’s ranges are engineered for specific waste demands — from light daily rubbish to extremely heavy-duty industrial loads. Each product line has clear strength ratings and consistent quality control, so you always know what to expect from every roll or carton.

✔ A solution for every environment

Thinkpac caters to both households and commercial buyers. Whether you need liners for offices, kitchens, healthcare settings, cleaning operations, cafés, aged-care facilities, warehouses or building sites, there’s a range designed for that exact purpose.

✔ Trusted in healthcare, aged care, and high-compliance settings

In industries where cleanliness, safety, and reliability matter most, Thinkpac products are frequently chosen because they minimise spills, leaks, and contamination risks. Their strong, dependable construction makes them suitable for strict waste-handling protocols.

✔ Sustainability without compromising performance

Many Thinkpac liners are made using ReCree8® Resin — a certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) material created from plastic that has already been used, collected, and reprocessed. Choosing products made with PCR plays a direct role in reducing Australia’s plastic footprint, and helps turn waste into a usable resource instead of sending it to landfill.

This matters more than ever because:

• Australia now produces around 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste every year — that's roughly 100 kg of plastic per person. This number is predicted to more than double by 2050.
  
• Only about 15% of plastic waste generated over the past 20 years in Australia has been recovered through recycling, composting, or energy recovery.

With recovery rates still low, every PCR product helps ease the pressure on landfill and supports a more sustainable, circular economy.

By choosing Thinkpac liners made with ReCree8® Resin, households and businesses can reduce their environmental impact without compromising on performance. You still get strong, dependable liners — but with the added benefit of supporting smarter plastic reuse and more responsible waste management.

✔ High-quality manufacturing and consistent sizing

One of the most common frustrations with bin liners is inconsistent sizing, thin spots, or poor sealing. Thinkpac focuses on quality control and accurate measurements, ensuring each liner fits the bin size it claims to fit — with reliable thickness, stretch, and tear resistance every time.

✔ They simply work — without the frustration

When you’re taking out the rubbish, the last thing you want is a bag failing in your hands. Thinkpac’s commitment to durability and performance means fewer leaks, fewer breaks, and less mess to deal with.

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