Post on 18-Mar-2018
The Life Cycle of a Plastic
Water Bottle
Renee, Dylan, and Christian
Research and Product
Development ● Water makes up 87% of the
human body● Purified water is more pure
and healthier, so it is economical to advertise its benefits and then sell it.
● When water goes through filters, bacteria and extraneous molecules are removed resulting in pure H20.
● Also, the screw on cap makes the water portable
● The plastic keeps the clean water sealed and pure.
Marketing ● The size of the Water
Bottle● Designed for an active life
style● A small compact shape● Cheap but still profitable ● "Go Green" Able to be
recycled
Manufacturing ● Two ways:
-Blow Molding -A Single Blowing
Ejection Cycle● The bottles are then filled with
distilled water ● The water is purified by
distillation or reverse osmosis
Packaging● Water bottles are made up
mostly of a plastic called HDPE (High Density
Polyethylene). ● Water bottles are usually packaged in 24 packs that are
concealed in other plastic. ● Nestle produced a water bottle
with a smaller cap to create less plastic.
Transportation, Distribution, &
Sales● Water is packaged at the
water plant.● It is then shipped in planes
and trucks to the desired destination.
● It is trucked to markets and unloaded.
● Almost every store and restaurant sells bottled water.
● It is relatively cheap when bought in large quantities (24 pack is about $6).
Consumer Use● People need water to survive● If they prefer bottled water
over tap water, they will purchase bottled water
● Bottled Water is pure with an exception of minerals which have health benefits.
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Final Disposition● Water bottles end up in landfills after usually one use.
● 3 millions tons of waste get thrown into landfills each year.
● The landfills cause leachate to contaminate the water under
the ground.● Then the water is toxic and
people can get sick from drinking it.
Bibliography
● http://www.ehow.com/how_8103741_make-plastic-water-bottles.html
● http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-life-cycle-of-a-plastic-bottle.htm
● http://waterforlifeusa.com/blog/the-lifecycle-of-bottled-water