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The invention of Plastic - 19th Century
Plastic was invented in the 19th century and was originally used to replace common materials such as ivory, rubber, and shellac. -
Plastic bottles entering the media
Plastic bottles were first used commercially in 1947 but remained relatively expensive until the early 1950s. -
High-density polyethylene - Early 1950s
high-density polyethylene was introduced in the early 1950s and lowered the cost of the plastic bottle. They quickly became popular with both manufacturers and customers because of their lightweight nature, relatively low production, and transportation costs compared to glass bottles. -
The plastic soda bottle has been invented
Nathaniel Wyeth most famous invention was the bottle he patented in 1973 made of a kind of polyester called polyethylene terephthalate or PET. It was the first plastic container capable of holding carbonated beverages without either ballooning up like a basketball or letting the soda go flat, and soon became a familiar household item. -
21st century, this once celebrated invention has become almost like a disease
It took years for plastic to become a popular domestic product, and now that we have reached our maximum plastic consumption, homeowners are struggling to rid their lives of this material in an effort to go green. -
Too much plastic
In 2007, the global HDPE market reached a volume of more than 30 million tons. Earth's resources are polluted by plastic bottles and plastic products alike. -
Mankind is here to stay
More and more people recycle their plastic bottles, get rid of plastic products and try to become greener and environment friendly. Social media contributed to expanding the reach of those who fight against pollution and in the near future plastic products including plastic bottles may not take a large portion of our products as today.
