We all know that staying hydrated is important, whether we’re at work, exercising, travelling or simply going about our everyday routines.
Reaching for a bottle of water might be second nature, but how often do we stop to think about the packaging it comes in?
While we tend to focus on how much we’re drinking, there’s another question worth asking: what are we drinking from?
When it comes to choosing between glass and plastic, the material matters for more than just appearance or convenience.
We are experts in glass packaging, supporting our customers with over 100 years of joint company experience, with a genuine focus on providing industry best standards of product and service.
Tania Angelova earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering and has worked within the glass packaging industry throughout her illustrious career, covering all aspects of the business including manufacturing, production planning, sales and export responsibilities. She has worked with Glassworks International, directly and indirectly for over 20 years.
Plastic water bottles have become part of everyday life. They’re lightweight, convenient and readily available – but convenience isn’t the only consideration when choosing packaging.
Glass offers something different.
As an inert material, glass doesn’t react with its contents, helping to preserve the taste, quality and integrity of the drink inside. There’s no need for an internal barrier or lining between the product and its packaging – just glass and the product it protects.
And when you’re reaching for cold water on a hot summer’s day, there’s something particularly refreshing about drinking it from glass.
The benefits extend beyond the drinking experience.
Glass is 100% and endlessly recyclable. It can be recycled again and again without losing its quality or purity, making it an important material within a circular economy.
Where appropriate, glass bottles can also be cleaned and reused, giving packaging the opportunity for another life before it even reaches the recycling process.
And with sustainability, recyclability and packaging waste becoming increasingly important considerations for both brands and consumers, material choice matters more than ever.
Historically, one of the biggest arguments against glass has been its weight. But glass packaging continues to evolve.
At Glassworks International, lightweighting is a major focus for us. By reducing the amount of raw material required to manufacture a bottle or jar – without compromising its functionality or performance.
Lightweight glass can help reduce material use and transportation impacts while retaining the qualities that make glass such an attractive packaging choice.
It’s about making glass packaging smarter and more efficient for the future.
It’s not just the packaging material that can play a role in protecting what’s inside – the colour of the glass can matter too.
Amber glass is commonly used for products such as beer because it helps protect the contents from UV and visible light. Exposure to certain wavelengths of light can trigger chemical reactions within beer, potentially altering its aroma and flavour – often referred to as becoming “lightstruck” or “skunked.”
By filtering out more of this light, amber glass helps protect the beer and preserve the flavour, aroma and quality intended by the brewer.
It’s another example of how choosing the right glass packaging isn’t simply about appearance – the material, weight, colour and design can all play a part in protecting the product inside.
So, as the temperatures climb, remember to keep a bottle of water nearby, drink regularly throughout the day and take extra care when you’re out enjoying the sunshine.
And when it comes to choosing what that water comes in?
At Glassworks International, we know which material gets our vote.
Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Choose glass.
Get in touch today to find out how Glassworks International can support your business with high-quality glass packaging and trusted manufacturing partnerships.
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Glassworks International has been supplying our many UK customers with the highest quality glass packaging, providing outstanding value and dedicated service, nationwide for 25 years.
Stuart Alexander heads up our technical and quality department, providing a wealth of glass production experience and expertise gained over many years. Stuart is always on hand to offer support and advice and to answer any questions you may have.
Glassworks International takes pride in keeping up to date with the latest technologies and trends within glass manufacturing and production.
