Wisconsin Soda Maker Keeps Returnable Glass Bottle Tradition Alive Amid Plastic Dominance

Wisconsin Soda Maker Keeps Returnable Glass Bottle Tradition Alive Amid Plastic Dominance

A family-owned soda company in Wisconsin continues to use returnable glass bottles decades after the practice largely disappeared in the United States, offering an alternative to the widespread use of plastic containers. In a market where an estimated 127 billion plastic bottles are purchased annually in the U.S., Twig’s Beverage maintains a refill system rooted in mid-20th century practices. Returnable Bottle System Still In Use Customers in Sh…