Single use container having an alignment feature for efficient recycling

A single use container comprising:

• a container body, wherein the container body comprises:
• an open end;
• a closed end;
• a body wall between the open end and the closed end;
• and
• at least a rotational engagement mechanism disposed at or adjacent the open end, wherein the at least a rotational engagement mechanism comprises:
• an open configuration;
• and
• a closed configuration, wherein the rotational engagement mechanism is configured to lock the single use container into a second container by engaging with a corresponding feature on the second container when the rotational engagement mechanism is rotated into the closed configuration.

A method of manufacturing a single use container, the method comprising:

• fabricating a single use container by a printing process, wherein fabricating the single use container comprises:
• generating, using at least a processor, a digital model of the single use container;
• providing, using the at least a processor, the digital model to a three-dimensional (3D) printing apparatus;
• and
• layering, using the 3D printing apparatus, printing material in accordance with the digital model.