Single-use plastic water bottles are mainly made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is also a popular choice for a great many other products, such as bottles for hygiene products and tennis ball canisters. Even though using recycled materials could lead to some energy savings, almost all plastic bottles for water are currently made from virgin PET. Researchers were found that just US consumers purchased more than 33 billion litters of bottled water, or 110 litters (30 gallons) per person in 2007. The total energy required to produce 33 billion litters is equivalent to 32-54 million barrels of oil. In the UK 7.7 billion plastic water bottles are used each year, with the average person in the UK now using 150 plastic water bottles every year. Many are discarded and end up polluting our rivers and seas. It is possible to implement an advanced hybrid gas -press forming method to leverages benefits of gas forming and conventional manufacturing methods in forming sheet to produce complex shape containers and bottles.
Circular economy cost analysis for PET and aluminium use in 300ml beverage containers
Short title | Optimisation circular economy of food packaging |
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Acronym | NMIS 2024 Interns |
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Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 15/05/24 → 26/08/24 |
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):