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This site, produced by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, looks at the history of cans and bottles used for soft drinks and other beverages. In particular, it looks at the rise of the plastic container, and includes a biography of DuPont inventor, Nathaniel Wyeth, who first developed a usable polymer bottle. A timeline covers the history of beverage containers and innovations in the field from the late nineteenth century to the present, noting major milestones. The POP site also looks to expand this history, recording the memories and views of those who have worked in beverage container research and development. Discussions cover a variety of topics, including reasons why beer bottlers have remained resistant to plastic containers.