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About Glass
About Glass
Almost all of us have had the unpleasant experience of taking a sip from a plastic or
metal bottle and tasting something that definitely wasn’t water. Sometimes it’s as
harmless as the residual taste from the container holding something other than water.
However, the presence of harmful chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) can be hazardous
for human consumption. Glass containers won’t leach chemicals, nor will they absorb
the residual odors or tastes of other beverages.
EASY TO CLEAN
Glass bottles are easy to keep clean and won’t lose their clarity from being washed or
infused with fruit and herb blends, as plastics commonly do. They can be sterilized at a
high heat in the dishwasher without the worry that they’ll melt or degrade. Potential
toxins are eliminated while upholding the structure and integrity of the glass bottle.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Glass is endlessly recyclable, keeping it in use and out of landfills. The majority of
plastic bottles end up in landfills or in water sources. Even the plastic materials that get
recycled don’t always make it through the whole recycling process, further complicating
plastic’s ability to be a sustainable material. Of the 30 types of plastic available, only
seven are commonly accepted for recycling. On the other hand, all glass is recyclable,
and the only criteria for sorting glass is its color. In fact, most glass manufacturing uses
recycled post-consumer glass that is crushed, melted down, and made into new
products.
Signing up for our home water delivery services helps you reduce plastic bottle usage,
so you reduce your family’s environmental impact.