In the 1960s, there was an overabundance of milk. To keep this excess fresh, glass bottles were used instead of paper cartons. The reason for using glass bottles instead of paper cartons is simple: glass keeps milk fresher for longer than any other packaging material currently available. In addition, glass is the most sustainable material […]
The short answer is that there's a reason why perfume is kept in glass bottles. Perfume is made of fragrant oils that are extracted from flowers, herbs and other botanicals. When it comes to storing these fragrances, it's important to protect against sunlight and oxygen as they can degrade the quality of perfumes over time. […]
Olive oil is a great way to add healthy fats and flavor to your dishes. It’s versatile, which means you can use it for sautéing, roasting and baking. However, olive oil is sensitive to heat, light and oxygen exposure – if stored improperly (or even just not properly), the quality of the extra virgin olive […]
Bottles are typically shaped like cylinders with a tapered neck. Some bottles have rounded shoulders and some do not. The shape of the bottle allows it to stack easily and prevent breakage when stacked. Bottles can also be shaped through a process called "blow-and-blow molding." This process is used for the glass manufacturing industry to […]
According to the analysis of the glass industry, most glass products have a life of 20 years, and some will break in 2 or 3 years. In the summer, it is very common to see the breakage of glass cups. When summer comes, people are more likely to drink water, lemonade and other fruit drinks. […]
It's no secret that plastic bottles are more common in the soda and pop industry than glass ones are. But why is this? After all, beer has been drinking out of glass for years—why not soda and pop? It turns out there are a few reasons why it's cheaper and easier to use plastic or […]
Why is there some space left at the top of a bottle? This is a very common question that most people ask, but it is actually very simple. The answer lies in the fact that when a liquid is bottled, air bubbles are formed inside it due to carbon dioxide gas present in it. When […]
I know it's an old joke, but what happens in a 40 ft container stays in a 40 ft container. But how many 500 ml bottles of water can fit on that container? So many! A 40 ft container has a volume of 68 cubic meters. A standard 40-foot container has an internal volume of […]
Glass is a great material for packaging wine. It's nonreactive, it doesn't impart flavors and tastes to the wine, and it provides excellent protection from light. Glass bottles can also easily be labeled with things like vintage year and bottle size. In addition, glass bottles provide a good seal when they're capped with corks or […]
