The survey of over 1,000 adults showed that about three-fourths have heard something about biotechnology, and six out of ten expected to benefit from it over the next five years. Only four in ten consumers were aware that GM food products are currently sold. IFIC believes that when Americans are given complete information, they endorse the science, and that it is critical for scientists, industry and government to practice full disclosure on this issue. The Wall Street Journal, February 24, 2000. Therefore, they should be easy and profitable to recycle.
Plastic bottles offer significant savings in transportation costs.
PET is much lighter than glass, so it takes less energy and fuel costs to transport. Brewers are hoping the new bottles will add some excitement to the industry. Brewing companies have different strategies for introducing new plastic beer bottles. Miller, for example, plans to sell beer in plastic in sports stadiums and arenas. Heineken is planning to try plastic bottles for larger sizes, allowing consumers to have a glass, then reclose the bottle and refrigerate for later consumption.