PET vs Glass: Why Juice Companies Are Switching to Plastic

## PET vs Glass: The Great Juice Bottle Debate ### Cost Comparison - **PET unit cost:** $0.15-0.40 vs **Glass:** $0.50-1.50 - **Shipping weight:** 18-36g vs 200-400g per bottle - **Breakage rate:** <0.1% vs 2-5% ### Safety & Durability PET bottles are virtually unbreakable — safer for production, shipping, retail, and consumers. ### Sustainability Facts - PET requires less energy to manufacture than glass - Lighter weight means lower transportation emissions - 100% recyclable, most recycled plastic (#1) ### The Verdict For most juice companies, PET offers the best balance of cost, safety, sustainability, and consumer appeal. Over **80% of new juice brands** choose PET. [Get a free PET bottle quote →](/contact/)