Glass Carafe Water Filter

Name: Glass Carafe Water Filter
Brand: Soma

PFR Grade

Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns

Soma uses a glass carafe (no plastic in water contact path) with a plant-based filter. Better than Brita's plastic pitcher. However, the filter does not remove PFAS or heavy metals.

PFR Recommended

Glass carafe water filter with plant-based filter. No plastic in water contact path.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Drinking water is the most direct route of chemical exposure. Tap water can contain PFAS, chlorine byproducts, heavy metals, and microplastics. The type of filter and container used dramatically affects the chemical load of the water you drink.

Why We Recommend This Product

Soma's glass carafe is a meaningful upgrade from plastic pitchers. No plastic in the water contact path eliminates microplastic leaching. The plant-based filter removes chlorine and improves taste. For PFAS removal, upgrade to Berkey or reverse osmosis.