Glass Vs Plastic: Which is better?

Glass is not just nice to hold and see and awfully sad when it breaks, but it is also safe and healthy. Irrespective of the shape and size glass bottles are timeless and classic.

Looks matter in packaging

The transparency of glass has a different appeal in comparison to the one in a plastic bottle. The see-throughness of glass is regal and does not have any cheapness about it. Glass packaging makes it seem as if the product is as high end as the packaging. Dairy products like yogurt, milk, cheese look grand when placed in glass bottles and stored on the shelves. Moreover, they do not get distorted with repeated usage or exposure to heat.

Preserving the taste

Glass as a material is safe for any product because it does not allow the product inside to get contaminated. Unless it is broken the food inside cannot be harmed by mold or moisture. In the case of plastic containers, the material is often not tough enough to withstand the weather or temperature changes outside and yet preserve the taste or smell of the food. In most cases, plastic containers tend to give off a smell which is intolerable and erode over time and break easily.

Safety in glass containers

Glass containers are always of the food grade variety while most plastic containers are not even BPA free. BPA can pose serious problems for children and affect prostate functions, brain function, and even hormone levels. Glass, on the other hand, is made of natural materials like limestone, soda ash, and sand. 

Environmental concerns

In the midst of environmental concerns,  glass is the right choice for most because it can be recycled easily. It takes about 30 days for a discarded bottle to be recycled and brought back to the shelf. The recycling process takes about 40% less energy than creating a new one. The process neither compromises on quality nor allows the entry of toxins. Alternatively, they can also be used after washing as in the case of milk and cold drink bottles. The old ones are taken back by the delivery company and replaced with new ones.     

Repurposing the glass

Glass containers meant for one purpose can easily be used for other things. Whether it is storing something else or turning it into a transparent flower vase glass has multiple uses. Glass can never go out of style!

Maintenance and use

Glass bottles are definitely easier to clean because of the material used in making the bottles. In the case of utensils, the transparency makes it easier to notice the amount of food remaining and use it up. Tempered glass can be heated and used straight from the fridge. It helps in reducing the workload and cleaning up easy. Food wastage is also reduced considerably since all of it gets used up from time to time. The visibility in plastic containers is not as much and results in food wastage.  

Glass has reigned supreme for more than 5000 years with little change in the last few centuries. It is the healthiest material available and is not likely to be replaced easily.