Why Glass Is Best For Storing Food

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We know glass is 100% recyclable, but why is it better for storing food and choosing in the supermarket? We take a look.

Have you ever wondered what the best type of container is for recycling and reducing your plastic waste?


Without their lids, glass jars and glass kettle are made of one simple material which is easily recycled.

Plus making glass from recycled glass that already exists reduces the CO2 emissions compared to making it from scratch, says consumer movement Friends of Glass.

As well as reusing your glass storage containers to house any number of pickles, dry goods and sauces, you can even recycle your glass jar into candle jars at home.

2. Glass is inert


No chemicals can leach into food from glass jars or glass wine set because there aren't any and glass doesn't react with any types of food.

4. Less glass is being used
While glass can be heavy, new manufacturing and recycling methods are being used to use less glass to make items like wine bottles lighter, yet just as strong.

The weight of the average glass bottle has reduced by 40% over the last 15 years.

What store cupboard staples do you buy in glass cup bottles?