While plastic packaging may be king when it comes to most conventional consumer manufacturers unconcerned with the environmental implications, glass holds an elegance — and eco-friendly advantage — that no other material can mimic. In addition to adding a touch of class to the kitchen or bathroom, glass soap containers are refillable and long-lasting. Glass spray bottles clearly show their contents for an easy way to see when it’s time to reup with your favorite cleaning concentrate, versus single-use plastic spray bottles that end up in landfills. And packaging those cleaning concentrates in reusable and recyclable glass keeps plastic from entering our environment.
When looking to make the switch to glass packaging, think beyond your household cleaners. Vitamins and supplements traditionally packaged in plastic containers often have glass-contained alternatives, which you can transform into holders for other household objects once their contents are gone.
Take a look at these products below to see what you can transition from plastic to glass packaging.
This list of products was determined by ratings and reviews from Grove members.
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A powerful, yet gentle multi-strain probiotic specifically formulated for children. Help your kids feel their best from the inside out with our natural berry-flavored chewable tablets that kids love! Our kids chewable probiotic packs a punch with 10 Billion CFU of the good bugs and was formulated with 6 powerful probiotic strains, all proven to …
Grove Co. Multi-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate cuts 2x more grease than other natural brands.* Crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
This biodegradable formula is made with 92% plant-based ingredients — no parabens, phthalates, phosphates, formaldehyde, synthetic dyes, ammonia, or chlorine bleach — and made with 100% …
A set with 3 surface cleaner concentrates — Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Tub & Tile Cleaner, and Glass Cleaner — all proven to perform better than other natural brands.* Crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
3 POWERFUL CLEANING FORMULAS
Our Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner Concentrate cuts 2x more grease than other …
Grove Co. Floor Cleaner Concentrate removes common stains like dirt, red crayon, coffee, and grape juice — so your floors can shine without any streaking or leftover residue.* Plastic-free and crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
This tile, laminate, and finished wood floor cleaner’s formula is made with 96% …
This Grove Co. Glass Cleaner Concentrate cleans glass surfaces without leaving streaks behind.* Crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
This Grove glass cleaner’s biodegradable formula is made with 95% plant-based ingredients —which means no parabens, phthalates, phosphates, formaldehyde, synthetic dyes, ammonia, or …
This Grove Co. Daily Shower Cleaner Concentrate reduces buildup and eliminates soap scum on shower surfaces with no rinsing or wiping required. Plastic-free and crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
The formula of this Grove Collaborative cleaner is made with 89% plant-based ingredients — no parabens, phthalates, …
This Grove Co. Tub & Tile Cleaner Concentrate is proven to remove 4x more soap scum than other natural brands.* Crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
This cleaner concentrate’s biodegradable formula is made with 100% plant-based ingredients — no parabens, phthalates, phosphates, formaldehyde, synthetic dyes, ammonia, …
500 million plastic straws are used in the US every day — be part of the solution with these Grove Co. Glass Straws. These reusable straws help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in our oceans, and they work well with all types of drinks and cups. They're also dishwasher-safe and come with a straw cleaner for hand washing. This glass …
This Grove Co. Foaming Hand Soap Glass Dispenser eliminates plastic waste and is designed for use with our Grove Co. Foaming Hand Soap Concentrate. Plastic-free and crafted to be sustainably powerful for a healthy home and planet.
This Grove soap dispenser adds style and sustainability to your sink. It’s made of durable, lead-free, partially …
We don't want to use packaging that isn't recyclable or reusable, if we don't absolutely have to. Along with aluminum, glass is one of the most reusable and recyclable materials on the planet.
Now for the caveat: There are many types of glass that can't be recycled. Items such as Pyrex, wine glasses, glass plates, ceramics, lightbulbs, and car safety glass are all made of mixed materials that cannot be separated from each other. Some recycling facilities will accept leaded glass and crystal, but you'll need to check with your local recycling center for advice and instructions on how to recycle these items.
In theory, you could recycle broken glass. However, when you take a look at your local recycling center's webpage, you'll find that it most likely will not accept broken glass. In fact, most of centers will place the entire contents of a recycling bin into the "landfill" pile if the bin contains any broken glass at all. Broken glass creates a hazardous work environment for the sorters that goes against workplace health and safety standards. Gloves or not, recycling center workers won't touch it.
It’s best to dispose of broken glass in your trash dumpster. We know it's wasteful to do so, but wouldn't it be more wasteful for an entire bin of recyclable material to go to the landfill? Remember when recycling glass to place the contents carefully into the recycling bin to avoid breaks down the line.
Glass is an ideal packaging medium for myriad reasons. Clear glass provides a window into the product that you're buying, so you know when you’re running low. Glass is also impermeable to most chemicals and resists leaching like no other medium can, so you can rest assured that if you reuse your glass packaging, you aren't ingesting any chemicals that leaked into the liquid from within the container – a common concern with plastic containers. Most importantly, it offers a recyclable and reusable alternative to plastic packaging, which is seldom recycled and often ends up in our landfills and oceans.
At Grove, we take the guesswork out of which products are good for you and your home. Every product meets strict standards for being nontoxic, effective, sustainable, and cruelty-free. Once you find products you love, we ship to your home on a flexible, monthly schedule.
If you're ready to make the transition to natural cleaning, beauty, and household products, shop Grove Collaborative's natural products for the eco-friendly tools to tackle the job.
