So, I decided to dive into this whole ‘green glass bottle water’ thing a while back. You know, you see them everywhere, looking all sophisticated and eco-friendly. I figured, hey, why not give it a shot? My journey with it was, well, let’s just say it was an experience.
First off, I actually went out and started buying them. Not just grabbing any old water, but specifically seeking out water that came in those green glass bottles. I remember thinking it felt a bit more, I don’t know, intentional. I read a bit online, people saying all sorts of things about why green glass was supposedly better. The main things I picked up were:
- They said it protected the water from light better.
- Some claimed it kept the water tasting fresher.
- And let’s be honest, they just looked cooler.
So, I was on board. I started making it a habit. I’d bring my green glass bottled water to work, have it on my desk. I even started to notice the subtle differences – some bottles were a deep, almost forest green, others a lighter, more olive shade. It felt like a small, conscious choice I was making.
The Turning Point
This went on for a good few months. I was pretty committed. I’d carefully wash them out if they were the reusable kind, or make sure to recycle the single-use ones properly. I even got a couple of friends into it, talking about how “it just felt better” to drink water this way. Then, one afternoon, I was at a local farmers market, just browsing around. There was this stall selling artisanal, well, everything, and they had some water in clear glass bottles.
I got to chatting with the vendor, an older lady who seemed to know her stuff about natural products. I mentioned my green bottle habit, expecting a nod of approval. Instead, she just gave me this gentle smile and said, “Oh, the green bottles? They do look lovely, dear.” Then she paused. “But you know,” she continued, “a lot of that is just for show. Good quality glass is good quality glass, whatever the color. Sometimes, the green is more about marketing than anything else.”
Bam. That kind of hit me. She explained that while, yes, very dark glass can block more light, for everyday water consumption, the difference between clear and green glass, especially if the water isn’t sitting in direct sun for ages, is pretty minimal for most folks. She even said some companies just use green because it evokes a ‘natural’ or ‘premium’ feel, allowing them to charge a bit more.
I went home that day and really thought about it. I looked at my collection of green bottles. They were still pretty, no doubt. But the magic had kind of faded. I realized I’d been caught up in the aesthetics and the story around it, more than any proven, significant benefit for my daily water drinking.
So, what did I do? Well, I didn’t dramatically throw them all out. I still think glass is a great choice over plastic for water. But I stopped specifically seeking out green glass. I started just using good quality clear glass bottles, or my trusty stainless steel one. It was simpler, often cheaper, and I didn’t feel like I was buying into hype so much.
It’s funny, because I still see those fancy green glass water bottles everywhere, often at a premium price. And people are still buying them like crazy. I guess it just goes to show, a good story and a nice look can go a long, long way. For me, though, this little experiment was a good reminder to always look a tiny bit deeper than the surface. Or, in this case, the color of the bottle.
