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A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic mat

A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces.

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1. A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote comprising: cutting an injection molded tote;separating an upper portion of said injection molded tote from a lower portion of said injection molded tote;providing a four-sided sleeve made of corrugated plastic;inserting the sleeve between sai

1. A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote comprising: cutting an injection molded tote;separating an upper portion of said injection molded tote from a lower portion of said injection molded tote;providing a four-sided sleeve made of corrugated plastic;inserting the sleeve between said upper and lower portions of said injection molded tote to form a custom sized plastic tote having an upper portion, a lower portion and a sleeve extending therebetween, the sleeve fitting over sidewalls of said upper and lower portions of said custom sized plastic tote; andsecuring said sleeve to said upper and lower portions of the custom sized plastic tote with mechanical fasteners. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein said sleeve is riveted to said upper and lower portions of the custom sized plastic tote. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the corrugations of said sleeve are vertically oriented. 4. The method of claim 1 wherein the sleeve is made of one piece of material having opposed side edges joined together. 5. The method of claim 1 wherein said sleeve is made from multiple pieces of material. 6. The method of claim 5 wherein said sleeve is made from two pieces of material. 7. The method of claim 1 wherein the upper portion of the custom sized plastic tote has handles. 8. The method of claim 1 further comprising removing exterior protrusions of the injection molded tote. 9. The method of claim 1 wherein said sleeve is made of polyethylene. 10. A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote comprising: cutting an injection molded tote;separating an upper portion of said injection molded tote from a lower portion of said injection molded tote;providing a four-sided sleeve made of a trilaminate material;inserting the sleeve between said upper and lower portions of said injection molded tote to form a custom sized plastic tote having an upper portion, a lower portion and a sleeve extending therebetween such that the sleeve fits over sidewalls of said upper and lower portions of said custom sized plastic tote; andsecuring said sleeve to said upper and lower portions of the custom sized plastic tote with mechanical fasteners. 11. The method of claim 10 wherein the upper portion of the custom sized plastic tote has handles. 12. The method of claim 10 further comprising removing exterior protrusions of the injection molded tote. 13. The method of claim 10 wherein the sleeve is made of a pair of face plies and a middle ply having a plurality of dimples. 14. The method of claim 10 wherein the sleeve is made of one piece of material having opposed side edges joined together. 15. The method of claim 10 wherein said sleeve is made from multiple pieces of material. 16. The method of claim 10 wherein said sleeve is made from two pieces of material. 17. The method of claim 10 wherein said sleeve is made of polypropylene. 18. A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote comprising: cutting a first injection molded tote into multiple pieces;providing a four-sided sleeve made of corrugated plastic;inserting the sleeve between pieces of said injection molded tote to form a custom sized plastic tote having an upper portion, a lower portion and a sleeve extending therebetween, the sleeve fitting over sidewalls of said upper and lower portions of said custom sized plastic tote; andsecuring said sleeve to the sidewalls of the upper and lower portions of the custom sized plastic tote with mechanical fasteners. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein said sleeve is riveted to said upper and lower portions of the custom sized plastic tote. 20. The method of claim 18 wherein the corrugations of said sleeve are vertically oriented. 21. The method of claim 18 wherein the sleeve is made of one piece of material having opposed side edges joined together. 22. The method of claim 18 wherein said sleeve is made from multiple pieces of material. 23. The method of claim 18 wherein said sleeve is made from two pieces of material. 24. The method of claim 18 wherein the upper portion of the custom sized plastic tote has handles. 25. The method of claim 18 further comprising removing exterior protrusions of the injection molded tote. 26. The method of claim 18 wherein said sleeve is made of polyethylene.