Glass bottled spring water is king.
I haven’t seen anybody cover this subject in depth yet, but what your water sits in is just as important as where it comes from.
The greatest indicator of water quality isn’t the marketing or buzz words on the bottle, it’s the material of the container.
Why is this?
Because conglomerates are in the business of squeezing as much profit out of their product as possible. Glass bottles don’t fit into that equation for these money hungry companies. Plastic bottles are their default option.
To store your spring water, a glass bottle is best.
As many people have iterated, plastic is the worst due to the leaching of microplastics and xenoestrogens (hormone disrupting chemicals) into the water.
First and foremost, it’s important to realize that water is known as a universal solvent.
Whatever it comes into contact with will influence its quality. For this reason, we must apply wise strategies to store our spring water and protect it from external influence.
Let’s get into the 8 reasons why glass is superior for water storage.
Glass maintains water quality
Glass is a non-reactive and non-toxic material that doesn’t leach chemicals into your spring water. It’s both safe for consumption and long term storage. It also preserves the natural taste and purity of spring water.
Holistic environmental approach
Glass is 100% recyclable.
It can be reused multiple times without losign its quality or purity.
Choosing glass bottles for your spring water over plastic reduces plastic waste as well and moves the needle in the right direction for ocean and environment health.
Sustainability
Glass is made from natural and abundant raw materials such as:
Sand
Limestone
Soda Ash
It’s more sustainable than plastic which are made from non-renewable fossil fuels.
Elite aesthetics
We are big aesthetic and beauty respecters here which is why glass is the perfect fit for us because it provides a premium look and subconsciously raises the standard.
It has quality written all over it.
Telltale sign of a great company
Glass bottles are a unique branding opportunity for companies who provide spring water and care about the quality/reputation of their impact.
Conglomerates would never make the switch to glass because it costs too much.
Yet, smaller scale ethical companies will do so in a heartbeat because they have a moral backbone and can see the forest from the trees.
Stable shelf life
Glass bottles provide better protection against light and air which is important because both of those factors can easily influence the quality of your spring water.
This is why you often see recommendations to keep spring water in a dark, cool place.
Longer shelf life, fresher taste.
That’s not something you can say with plastic bottles.
Proper hygiene
Glass is easy to clean and sanitize. It’s less prone to bacterial growth and can easily be sterilized using hot water or steam.
Temperature maintenance
The nice thing about glass bottles is they can withstand a wide range of temperature better than plastic bottles, making them more suitable for spring water storage.
You can’t say the same for plastic.
When plastic is influenced by higher temperatures and direct sunlight, it causes the plastic to breakdown which leads to a higher amount of both microplastics and xenoestrogens leaching into the water.
The Rule of Thumb
In general, the one rule of thumb to follow for water quality is to look for a brand that stores their spring water in glass rather than anything else.
It’s a great indicator of the right source because they’re willing to go to such lengths to preserve the quality and freshness of the spring water.
My favorite brands include:
Acqua Panna (Buy glass only, they provide plastic bottles too)
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Much love,
Zaid
Great thread
Thank you!