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