Dear Tia Carr Williams , ...
Published by Marina A, Previously Key Account and Content Manager at AquaSPE AG
Dear Tia Carr Williams ,
Plastic bottles are used since the material is relatively strong yet light, it doesn't chemically interact with water and bottled water is easy to distribute. Additionally, plastic provides a sealed container which prevents fizzy drinks from getting flat.
Nowadays ecological materials for bottles from plant sources (sugar canes) are being developed.
Moreover, I have written an article about switching to completely renewable materials, such as wood instead of plastic. Please take a look - http://bit.ly/2mTHDwA