Why Glass Water Bottles are Better than Plastic?

Scientists and researchers all agree that it is NOT SAFE to drink water from plastic bottles when it comes long-term health effects. Plastic bottles are widely used to package mineral drinking water, aerated drinks, juices, sodas, and more. They are lightweight and durable, making it a popular choice for transporting liquids. Studies have suggested that more than 50 billion plastic water bottles are sold in a year worldwide. Out of which only 23% of bottles are picked up for recycling process. This causes huge repercussions of plastic bottle pollution with more than 38 billion bottles ending up as waste in landfills.

Is drinking water from glass bottles healthier than drinking from plastic bottles?

Drinking water from plastic bottles is not safe due to following reasons:

BPA

Most plastic bottles are made of a harmful chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) which is used to make the plastic hard and clear. BPA is one of the leading reasons why plastic bottles are regarded unsafe to drink water from. The chemical has been linked to numerous health problems like heart diseases, early puberty in girls, reduced fertility in women, neurological difficulties, and even certain types of cancer. BPA has a chance of leaking into the contents of the plastic bottle, which can make users susceptible to the risks of accidentally ingesting BPA.

Phthalates

Plastic bottles also contain a chemical called Phthalates. This harmful substance is known to cause a wide range of developmental and reproductive effects, including reduced sperm count, testicular abnormality and other issues.

Dioxin

When a plastic water bottle is kept in direct exposure to the sunlight for a long duration, a harmful toxin called Dioxin is released into the contents of the bottle. Drinking this water will negatively affect your health. Presence of Dioxin in the water can be a common occurrence when a plastic bottle is kept in the back of the car or on a window sill for a long time. Dioxin can cause breast cancer.

THEN WHY GLASS BOTTLES?

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.

HOLDS A STEADY TEMPERATURE

Whether hot or cold, glass bottles hold liquids at a steady temperature more effectively than plastic. Glass can be used for liquids other than water without absorbing foreign flavors, odors, or colors. That means you can use a glass water bottle to hold your hot tea in the morning, and use the same water bottle for refreshingly cold water in the afternoon.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Roughly 2.7 million tons of plastic are used each year worldwide for disposable drinking bottles. Less than 1% of all plastic is recycled, meaning 99% of plastics are incinerated or end up in a landfill.

Americans buy an estimated 29.8 billion plastic water bottles every year, and nearly 8 out of every 10 bottles will end up in a landfill. 

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. 

KEEPS LIQUIDS CLEAN AND FRESH

Glass bottles preserve taste and are better for the environment and your health. That’s why Lipsey Mountain Spring Water is always bottled in pharmaceutical-grade glass. They’re heat sterilized in between uses, ensuring the water you drink is fresh, pure, and delicious.