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What was the primary material used to make drink bottles sixty years ago?
When was a new kind of plastic drink bottle invented?
What percentage of plastic bottles are recycled in the US?
What is a consequence of plastic bottles not being recycled?
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How many plastic drink bottles are sold every minute around the world?
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Study Notes
Evolution of Drink Packaging
- Sixty years ago, most drinks, including water, were packaged in glass bottles or aluminum cans.
- In many places, people could return glass bottles for a small amount of money.
Invention of Plastic Drink Bottles
- In 1973, a new kind of plastic drink bottle was invented.
- These bottles were lighter than glass and cheap to make.
Shift to Plastic Bottles
- Within a few years, many drinks were packaged in plastic bottles instead of glass or aluminum.
- By the late 1990s, plastic water bottles were widely available.
Impact of Plastic Bottles
- The plastic bottle transformed the beverage industry and changed our habits in many ways.
- Almost a million plastic drink bottles are sold every minute around the world.
Recycling of Plastic Bottles
- Unlike glass or aluminum, we do not recycle most plastic bottles.
- In the US, only 30% of plastic bottles are recycled, while the other 70% ends up in the trash.
Environmental Impact
- In many places, plastic bottles are not disposed of properly and end up in the ground and then in the ocean.
- These bottles pollute the water and can kill sea animals.
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Learn about the transformation of drink packaging over the years, from glass bottles and aluminum cans to plastic bottles. Discover how new inventions and materials changed the industry.
