Are Glass Water Bottles Healthier? If you want the simple answer first, it is yes in most daily-use cases. A well-made, lead-free glass water bottle is usually a healthier choice than a plastic bottle. That is because glass is non-reactive, non-toxic, and does not contain BPA. It also does not shed plastic particles from the bottle wall itself. Still, “healthier” does not mean perfect. The real answer depends on what you compare glass with, how you use it, and whether the bottle is made from modern food-grade glass or from decorative crystal or vintage glassware. At...