Most of us could not even conceive of a life without the simple containers that we use for foods, drinks, cosmetics and virtually everything that requires storage. Individuals as well as businesses have the need to purchase bottles wholesale. These can be purchased both in low quantities as well as in bulk. Naturally the greater the volume purchased the greater the discount will be. Glass and plastic containers are often in the news as to their safety and the use of glass over plastic or plastic over glass.
Glass is generally considered to be the safest choice as food and water containers. But when glass is subjected to freezing temperatures it is known to crack and is heavier to carry. It can also break during shipping or traveling. For these simple reasons it is easy to see why people love the convenience of plastic. If you have purchased bottles wholesale you will certainly have seen the weight differences in shipping glass over plastic. Plastic containers are marked with a recycling symbol with a number 1-7 inside the symbols representing the 7 types of plastic. These plastics are, 1-PET, 2-HDPE, 3-PVC, 4-LDPE, 5-PP, 6-PS and 7-ABS.
PET is most commonly used for bottles containing soft drinks, oils and alcoholic beverages. HDPE is a little stronger and is used for things such as bleach bottles, milk jugs and motor oils. PVC is commonly used for things that are stored for longer periods like shampoo, chemical spray bottles, water beds and toys. LDPE is a thinner plastic seen in items such as bread bags, trash bags and squeezable containers. PP is most often used for food storage and are what is considered dishwasher safe. PS is used for molds that require fine detail like drinking straws, bottle caps and egg cartons. Anything that does not fit into 1-6 is considered to be ABS. When you purchase your plastic bottles wholesale they will already have a recycling stamp on them.
Whether you are a business or an individual you will easily find all of your bottle needs with a simple click of your mouse. Purchasing bottles wholesale has never been easier. All you need to decide is glass or plastic, clear or color, size, shape and quantity. You bottles are shipped directly to you and ready to fulfill all of your storage requirements.
