WTF? Glass Bottles Have More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles? Before You Throw Out Your Glass Bottles, Listen to This

Jul 16, 2025

Discover the surprising revelation that glass bottles may contain more microplastics than their plastic counterparts, due to tiny paint particles from caps. Explore the implications of this study and how it challenges common perceptions about beverage packaging. Learn about the broader sources of microplastics in everyday life and the health concerns they pose. Plus, gain practical tips to reduce your exposure and empower your body's natural detox systems, promoting a healthier lifestyle.

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Glass Bottles Have More Microplastics

Glass bottled beverages had 5 to 50 times more microplastics than plastic or canned ones in the study.
This was due to paint flakes from metal caps, not the glass itself.

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Microplastic Source Is Caps, Not Glass

Microplastics come mainly from the painted caps on glass bottles, not the glass.
Paint flakes rub off during transportation, contaminating bottles.

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Glass Safer Chemically Than Plastic

Glass bottles still beat plastic for chemical safety, despite more microplastics.
Plastic bottles can leach BPA, phthalates, and hormone disruptors, especially when heated or reused.

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This episode is brought to you by LMNT, One Skin, and Manukora Honey.

If you saw the recent headlines about glass bottles and microplastics across mainstream news sources, you were probably left feeling confused and frustrated. With everything we already have to worry about in today’s world, it can be hard to cut through the noise and figure out what really matters. In this episode, Dhru shares his thoughts on the study, along with practical advice to stay grounded and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Today, on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru breaks down the viral study claiming that glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than plastic ones. He unpacks the findings, clears up common misconceptions, and highlights the bigger picture around microplastics in our environment. He also offers simple, actionable tips to reduce exposure, encouraging curiosity and a proactive approach to health.

In this episode, Dhru dives into:

The shocking truth about glass bottles (0:09)
A breakdown of the new microplastics study (3:09)
How tiny pieces of paint end up in glass bottles (8:25)
The top three things the headlines missed (12:52)
Why microplastics are everywhere not just in bottled drinks (16:31)
The top 10 sources of microplastics (18:53)
Expert insights from Dr. Sergio Sanchez on the study (27:13)
Practical ways to reduce your microplastic exposure (28:13)
How to support your body’s natural detox systems (31:53)
Final thoughts (33:02)

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