Glass is the trusted and proven packaging for health, taste and the environment. It is also the only widely-used food packaging granted the FDA status of “GRAS” or generally recognized as safe – the highest standard.
FACTS
Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity.
Legislation such as container deposit measures will further enhance the benefits associated with glass packaging.
80% of the glass that is recovered is made into new glass products.
A glass container can go from a recycling bin to a store shelf in as little as 30 days. An estimated 80% of recovered glass containers are made into new glass bottles.
Glass is nonporous and impermeable, so there are no interactions between glass packaging and products to affect the flavor of food and beverages. No nasty after taste - ever.
Glass has an almost zero rate of chemical interactions, ensuring that the products inside a glass bottle keep their strength, aroma, and flavor.
When consumers choose foods or beverages that are packaged in glass, they avoid potential risks while enjoying a number of benefits.