Glass Petri dishes vs Plastic petri dishes: Which Should You Choose? Kumar Jeetendra | March 26, 2023 Petri dishes are cylindrical containers with lids that are shallow and specifically intended for use in microbiology and cell culture. The standard materials for petri dishes are borosilicate glass or transparent plastics (typically polystyrene or polycarbonate) in a range of sizes. They come in two forms: single-use and reusable, with the latter being resistant to …