Plastic and Aluminum Beverage Bottle Milestones

Plastic or Aluminum? This article will provide you with the answer.

Plastic Bottled Water Microplastics Litigation Is Making a Splash

Plaintiffs argue companies that make and sell bottled water have violated consumer protection statutes by labeling their bottled water as “natural” when the products allegedly contain microplastics.

Class actions involving bottled water is on the rise as attention focuses on chemicals and plastics in food packaging (in particular, PFAS and microplastics). Following studies in 2018 and 2019 and a fresh February 2024 Consumer Reports study, microplastic litigation should be on every consumer packaged goods manufacturer’s radar. While there is no consensus within the scientific community on harm caused by microplastics, the plaintiffs’ bar has chugged its drink and ran straight to the courthouse.

Without scientific consensus on the impact of microplastics, or guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency or FDA on the presence of microplastics (nor the definition of “natural”), defendants are left to draw analogies to other trending litigation, such as PFAS and glyphosate claims, to challenge these claims.

 

In similar litigation, defendants have found some success in arguing that the FDCA preempts migratory substances like PFAS from disclosure as an ingredient.

 

Likewise, courts have recently found that a “natural” claim could not lead a reasonable customer to believe there are no “accidental or innocuous amounts” of glyphosate in a product. These types of challenges could support dismissal as defendants attempt to put a lid on claims in the bottled-water battle.

"What are the advantages of aluminum beverage bottles compared to plastic bottles?"

1.High recyclability: Aluminum beverage bottles are highly recyclable, promoting environmental sustainability and resource conservation.

2.Excellent insulation: Aluminum beverage bottles have good insulation properties, suitable for both hot and cold beverages.

3.Excellent Seal and Compatibility: Aluminum beverage bottles not only offer strong oxidation resistance compared to plastic but also allow for the addition of various contents without reacting with the bottle material.

4.Design Variety: Aluminum beverage bottles allow for more designs on the bottle surface, in addition to being durable and reusable, reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles.

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