eli5 Why are glass bottles not used more for soft drinks if plastic is such a nightmare for the planet?

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eli5 Why are glass bottles not used more for soft drinks if plastic is such a nightmare for the planet?

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glass is much heavier and more space consuming than plastic, thus increasing packaging and transportation costs (increased fossil fuel use). also glass is more prone to breakage, thus also increasing transportation costs.