Brands and consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental and health impacts of their packaging choices. Glass packaging, in particular, has been spotlighted as an eco-friendly option across many industries. Let’s explore why glass may be a more sustainable choice compared to other materials like plastic.
Is Glass the Most Sustainable Choice for Consumer Wellbeing?
No Chemical Leaching
Glass does not contain harmful chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) or other additives that are often found in plastics. As a result, glass packaging does not leach toxic chemicals into its contents, ensuring product safety. Moreover, glass is non-porous, offering superior protection against environmental contaminants that could compromise product quality.
Stronger Product Protection
Beyond preventing chemical leaching, glass offers superior protection for its contents, even in extreme storage conditions. Its durability helps extend product shelf life, reducing waste and eliminating the risk of container degradation, which can require repackaging or lead to product loss—further supporting your sustainability goals.
How Is Glass Sustainable Over the Entire Product Lifecycle?
Sustainable Glass vs. Plastic
Glass packaging is 100% recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality, unlike plastic, which degrades after a few cycles. The only real limitation to glass recycling is the infrastructure to collect and process it. In the U.S., the current glass recycling rate is around 31%, but efforts are underway to boost this to 50% in the coming years. This is especially impactful when compared to plastic, which has a recycling rate of just 9%. As recycling infrastructure improves, glass will become an even more appealing choice for sustainability-conscious brands.
Production of New Material
Glass is produced from abundant natural resources like sand, soda ash, and limestone, which do not involve the harmful extraction processes associated with some other materials. Innovations in glass production, such as using electricity instead of natural gas to heat recycled glass, could make the manufacturing process nearly carbon-free, provided the electricity comes from renewable sources.
Is Glassnow Glass Recyclable?
It’s important to note that mirror glass, window glass, and tempered glass aren’t always recyclable due to their different compositions, but rest assured, all Glassnow glass products are 100% recyclable. This includes everything from our small jars to large bottles, all designed with sustainability in mind, and we even have several candle containers and bottles made 100% from recycled glass.
100% recyclability is just one of the many promises the GN stamp on the bottom of our glass containers and packaging represents. More than just a mark, it stands as a symbol of our dedication to sustainability and superior quality – a promise of excellence Glassnow proudly upholds.

Choosing glass packaging, especially from suppliers committed to sustainability, is a meaningful step toward a greener future. Glass offers safer, more durable packaging options, aligns with global sustainability goals, and promotes a circular economy through recycling. By supporting the use of recycled glass and improving recycling infrastructures, businesses and consumers can contribute to a healthier planet.