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 As the newest member of eBottles, headquartered in beautiful Jupiter, Florida, I’m on a mission to share with you everything I’m learning during my venture here at “eBottles Central!” And to make it more fun for everyone, I invite you to comment and post your own experiences, so we can easily share information both ways and build a true community.

First things first... Let me introduce myself

My name is Ellie, and I joined eBottles in January of 2012. Like most of you, I’m using products that come in bottles on a daily basis. From drinks to foods to cosmetics – really, if you think about it – almost everything we consume comes in some sort of a bottle or jar. We just don’t care to notice because we’re so focused on getting to what’s inside the bottle instead.

So today, I’m starting my mission to change that.

I’ll provide you with a little more in-depth knowledge on why certain things come packaged a certain way. We’ll take a look at glass, aluminum and different kinds of plastics. We’ll also take a closer look at the various elements of a bottle, including its neck, its cap and its seal…

And, last but not least, we’ll also discuss new ideas and lots of fun ways to use these bottles.

Let’s get started with the very basics. Did you know that a plastic bottle isn’t just a plastic bottle?
In fact, there are many different kinds of plastics, and different reasons why certain plastic materials (or resins) have certain uses. Most of them have names that we can’t pronounce. Therefore, let’s stick with their abbreviated names!

Know Your Plastics!

The most common and least expensive resin used for plastic bottles is called HDPE (or High Density Polyethylene – don’t even try!) This material is economical, impact resistant, and provides a good moisture barrier.

Plastic bottles made from HDPE are naturally translucent (or “see-through”), like a milk jug, and flexible. Once you add color, they become opaque (or “non see-through”).

Food grade approved by the FDA, HDPE is compatible with a wide range of products, including foods & vitamins, but also acids and caustics. It is not compatible with solvents or essential oils.

While HDPE bottles provide good protection at below freezing temperatures, they cannot be used with products filled at over 160° F (71° C) or products requiring a hermetic (or vacuum) seal.

So, here you go. This was HDPE Plastic 101. To learn more, simply click here. If you have used HDPE bottles before, please share below what you used them for. Make it fun and post your pics! Best entries will be posted to our company website!

Until next time,