Brands and consumers are getting more and more aware of the environmental and health effects of their packaging choices. Especially, glass packaging has been highlighted as an eco-friendly option in many industries. Let's take a look at why glass might be a more sustainable choice compared to other materials such as plastic.

Could Glass Be the Friendliest Choice for Consumer Wellbeing?

No Chemical Leaching

Glass doesn't have harmful chemicals like BPA (bisphenol A) or other additives that are commonly found in plastics. So, glass packaging won't release toxic chemicals into its contents, making sure the product is safe. Also, glass is non-porous, giving better protection against environmental contaminants that might affect product quality.

Stronger Product Protection
Apart from preventing chemical leakage, glass gives top-notch protection to its contents, even in very extreme storage conditions. Its sturdiness helps make the product last longer, cut down on waste, and avoid the risk of container deterioration, which could mean needing to repackage or causing product loss – further helping you reach your sustainability goals.

How Is Glass Sustainable Throughout the Entire Product Lifecycle?
Sustainable Glass vs. Plastic
Glass packaging can be 100% recycled over and over again without losing quality, unlike plastic that gets worse after a few recycling cycles. The only real problem with glass recycling is the infrastructure for collecting and processing it. In the U.S., the current glass recycling rate is about 31%, but there are efforts to increase it to 50% in the coming years. This is especially important when compared to plastic, which has a recycling rate of only 9%. As the recycling infrastructure gets better, glass will become an even more attractive choice for brands that care about sustainability.

Production of New Material
Glass is made from plenty of natural resources like sand, soda ash, and limestone, and the extraction processes don't have the harm associated with some other materials. New ways in glass production, like using electricity instead of natural gas to heat recycled glass, could make the manufacturing process almost carbon-free if the electricity comes from renewable sources.

Is Glassnow Glass Recyclable?
It's important to know that mirror glass, window glass, and tempered glass aren't always recyclable because of their different compositions. But don't worry, all JingYu glass products are 100% recyclable. This includes everything from our small jars to big bottles, all made with sustainability in mind, and we even have a line of candle containers that are 100% made from recycled glass.

100% recyclability is just one of the many great things the GN stamp on the bottom of our glass containers and packaging means. More than just a mark, it's a sign of our commitment to sustainability and top quality – a promise of excellence that JingYu is proud to keep.

Choosing glass packaging, especially from suppliers who are dedicated to sustainability, is a significant step towards a greener future. Glass provides safer and more durable packaging choices, fits 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 help make the planet healthier.