Greene Concepts Highlights Emerging Research on Packaging and Microplastics

Promoting Transparency in Hydration Options

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Greene Concepts Inc. (OTCID:INKW) shares important information for consumers about packaging choices in bottled beverages, drawing from a recent study by France's food safety agency ANSES on microplastics in drinks. The research found that beverages in glass bottles contained 5 to 50 times more microplastic particles on average than those in plastic bottles, with levels reaching around 100 particles per liter in some cases. Greene Concepts bottles its premium artesian spring water brand Be Water™ in high-quality plastic bottles, prioritizing purity, safety, and consumer wellness.

Why it matters

The findings from the ANSES study highlight the potential microplastic contamination risks associated with certain packaging materials, particularly metal caps used on glass bottles. This information is important for consumers to consider when making choices about their hydration options and the potential health impacts of microplastics.

The details

The ANSES research examined various packaging types, including glass bottles with metal caps, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. The primary source of microplastics in glass bottles was identified as the metal caps used to seal the bottles, which often contain protective inner linings or gaskets made from plastic materials. Friction and abrasion during manufacturing, capping, storage, and opening/closing can release these tiny plastic particles into the beverage. Even aluminum cans typically have a thin plastic liner on the interior surface to protect the metal from corrosion and safeguard the drink's taste and quality.

  • The ANSES research was conducted in 2025.
  • Greene Concepts shared this information with consumers on March 2, 2026.

The players

Greene Concepts Inc.

A publicly traded company that provides high-quality, healthy, and enhanced beverage choices, including its flagship product Be Water™, a premium artesian bottled water.

ANSES

France's food safety agency that conducted the 2025 research on microplastics in various beverage packaging types.

Lenny Greene

The President and CEO of Greene Concepts, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“As we continue to expand Be Water's availability, including our recent major growth in Walmart stores across the Southeast and federal trademark registration supporting national reach, we remain committed to delivering clean, refreshing water. Studies like this from ANSES remind us all that no packaging is entirely free of considerations, and we're proud to offer a straightforward option that avoids the added factors seen in some alternatives.”

— Lenny Greene, President and CEO of Greene Concepts, Inc. (Greene Concepts, Inc.)

“Our focus at Greene Concepts is on ethically sourced artesian water from the Blue Ridge Mountains, packaged responsibly to support total body health. We encourage everyone to stay hydrated and stay informed about what they're consuming.”

— Lenny Greene, President and CEO of Greene Concepts, Inc. (Greene Concepts, Inc.)

What’s next

Greene Concepts plans to continue expanding the availability of its Be Water brand, including recent growth in Walmart stores across the Southeast and federal trademark registration to support national reach.

The takeaway

The findings from the ANSES study highlight the potential microplastic contamination risks associated with certain packaging materials, particularly metal caps used on glass bottles. This information is important for consumers to consider when making choices about their hydration options and the potential health impacts of microplastics.