Questions
The short answers
Does bottled water really contain microplastics?
Yes. Research has found microplastics in effectively every bottled water tested, and drinking water accounts for roughly half of the microplastics the average person consumes. The particles mostly aren't in the source water — they shed from the plastic bottle and its cap.
Is glass bottled water automatically microplastic-free?
No — and this surprises people. Some studies have found more microplastics in glass bottles than in plastic ones, because the metal screw cap has a plastic liner disc that sits against the water and sheds every time it's opened. Glass only solves the problem if the closure is plastic-free too.
How do you know Pebble has zero microplastics?
Every batch is tested for microplastic count by an independent lab, and the results are published — zero detected, zero permitted. We don't ask you to take the claim on trust.
Why a cork stopper instead of a screw cap?
Because the cap is where most bottled water is contaminated. We use unagglomerated cork — pure cork with no epoxy binders and no plastic liner — so nothing plastic ever touches the water, from source to seal.
What is the bottle made of?
Borosilicate frosted glass, end to end. There's no plastic contact anywhere in the bottle — the body is glass and the closure is cork.
Where is Pebble bottled, and what size is it?
Pebble is bottled in Tampa, Florida. Each bottle is 1 litre (33.8 fl oz).