
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
SUSTAINABILITY SCORE
| Sustainability | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Toxic Materials | 10/10 | Made from high-quality, non-leaching clear glass, eliminating petrochemicals, plasticizers, and toxic coatings. |
| Lifetime Durability | 10/10 | Anchor Hocking is known for lasting quality since 1905. The glass is dishwasher safe and designed for permanent, daily use. |
| Recyclability | 10/10 | The glass is fully recyclable, supporting a perfect circular economy for food-contact materials. |
| Reduced Waste | 10/10 | Eliminates the continuous cycle of purchasing and discarding low-durability plastic food storage and display items. |
| Overall Sustainability | 10/10 | The perfect score for utilizing permanent, non-leaching, multi-functional, recyclable glass manufactured with integrity in the USA. |
LIFETIME PLASTIC AVOIDED
SWITCHING SAVINGS/COSTS
| The Anchor Hocking Cake Set provides exceptional long-term financial value, proving to be the most cost-effective choice by saving consumers approximately $120.00 USD over a 50-year period by eliminating the high, compounding expense of replacing numerous brittle plastic storage and display items. |
CHEMICALS AVOIDED
| Choosing high-quality, non-leaching glass ensures zero contact with toxic chemicals, directly eliminating the phthalates, VOCs, and plasticizers found in disposable plastic food storage and display. |
Risk Assessment Comparison
| Anchor Hocking Glass Set: Product Benefits | Conventional Plastic/Acrylic Cake Dome: Drawbacks |
|---|---|
| Superior Health & Safety | Hidden Health Risks |
| Made from non-leaching, non-porous glass, eliminating the risk of phthalates, VOCs, and chemical transfer associated with plastic food storage. | Plastic/acrylic domes are petrochemical-based and can leach chemicals into food, especially when exposed to heat or citrus. |
| Guaranteed Lifetime Durability | Short Lifespan & High Waste |
| Dishwasher safe, durable glass is permanent and resists scratching, ensuring clarity for decades. | Plastic quickly scratches, clouds, and yellows, forcing replacement and generating permanent, bulky plastic waste. |
| Best Long-Term Value | High Compounding Cost |
| The permanent, multi-functional design saves approximately $120.00 by eliminating the continuous cost of replacing low-quality plastic storage and serving ware. | Requires frequent, costly replacement of domes that lose clarity, resulting in high compounding lifetime expenses. |
| Zero-Waste Commitment | Significant Environmental Impact |
| The glass is 100% recyclable and the set is designed to be a permanent, heirloom piece. | Contributes bulky, non-recyclable plastic waste that persists in landfills indefinitely. |
| Effortless Style | Maintenance Headaches |
| Provides a timeless, crystal-clear elegance. Versatile design reduces kitchen clutter. | Plastic is often hard to clean without scratching, and the material lacks visual elegance. |

