Activity 1 - Materials Used for Beverage Containers in Your Community

Use the resources listed below to help you complete this activity.

To learn more about this topic, visit the following web sites:

Materials Used for Beverage Containers

"Aluminum - Statistics and Information" - USGS Minerals Information
Briefly reviews the many uses of aluminum (in addition to the manufacturing of beverage containers). Contains links to further information.

"Iron and Steel Statistics and Information" USGS Minerals Information
Briefly reviews the many uses of steel (in addition to the manufacturing of beverage containers). Contains links to further information.

"Frequently Asked Questions" - Glass Packaging Institute
List answers questions about topics relating to glass manufacturing in the U.S., such as how large the industry is, what materials are typically used, and recycling processes.

 

Inquiring Further:

To learn more about beverage containers through time, visit the following web site:

"Soda Bottle History" - The Museum of Beverage Containers and Advertising
Reviews the evolution of the soda bottle.

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Last updated: May 11, 2010

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