Local drink manufacturer, Blue Sky Beverages, will launch a campaign at midday tomorrow claiming to replace single use plastic bottles with 3D printed, aluminium ones.
BlueSky founder, Matt Isles, said the facility is designed to print seven million bottles each year.Where the press release refers to 3D printed bottles it actually means the label is printed on the bottle, not that the bottle itself will be 3D printed in Brisbane. The company will not be collecting or reusing the bottles.
Wallaby Water and Cotton On launched a similar product in August last year that was designed to be recycled rather than reused.
A detailed analysis by US company Tappwater indicates that individual aluminium cans have a carbon footprint almost three times that of plastic bottles. Their advantage is that aluminium can be reliably recycled.
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https://www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/packaging/cotton-on-launches-water-bottled-in-aluminium
https://tappwater.co/en/glass-vs-plastic-vs-aluminium-what-is-the-most-sustainable-choice/
https://slate.com/technology/2008/03/the-eco-guide-to-responsible-drinking.amp