To produce just one bottle or jar, you need around 10 pounds of raw materials, which includes water, steel, aluminum and glass.

This article talks about the truth behind bottled and jarred packaged goods. From the perspective of an industry insider, it explains how companies use packaging to get people to buy their products.

The packaging is designed to make consumers feel like they are getting a better deal for their money, when in reality they are not.

The article also talks about how some companies have started using alternative packaging that makes it more difficult for consumers to compare prices.