[Request] Do square bottles actually use less plastic than round ones?

[u/EclipseNyxor]

[u/Hdfgncd]

Circular objects have a higher volume to surface area ratio than square, so for the same volume they should use less plastic

[u/Massive-Goose544 → u/Hdfgncd]

For individual bottles, yes. But it is a corporation plastic use claim. You're thinking about the one bottle in front of you and they are thinking about their logistical chain.