The Brilliant Engineering of 2-Liter Soda Bottles

Written by Paul Strauss | April 15, 2025

Engineer Guy Bill Hammack loves to explain the amazing design and engineering that goes into everyday things. After schooling us on aluminum cans and duct tape, he offers an in-depth look at the humble 2-liter plastic soda bottle. Every detail of these bottles, from the kind of plastic used to their shape, was conceived with strength and utility in mind.