Research by GPI Finds Consumers See Glass as a Positive Choice in Packaging

A survey conducted by Opinion Research for the Glass Packaging Institute finds that consumers support the use of glass in various packaging applications remains strong.

“Glass is made from all-natural resources—sand, soda ash, limestone, and recycled glass—and with a 400-year history in the American marketplace, glass is the only packaging material ‘generally recognized as safe’ by the U.S. FDA for food and beverage contact,” says GPI president, Joseph Cattaneo.  “Glass is the only packaging material that fully preserves the original taste of food and beverages.”

The survey also finds that half of those surveyed say food or beverage packaging that is made from recycled materials has a positive influence on their purchasing decisions, while four-in-ten say their decision to buy a food or beverage is influenced by the ability to recycle the food or beverage container. Consumers rate paper and glass packaging as the best for the environment, while most respondents believe plastic bottles or containers (61%) are the biggest source of environmental pollution. 

For full survey results, please visit www.gpi.org/health