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Kids Water Bottles: LL Bean Product Recall Information

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kids water bottle recall from LL Bean
These kids water bottles from LL Bean were recently recalled (these are NOT Bulletin Bottle water bottles).

The recent kids water bottle recall announced by LL Bean hammers home the importance of product safety—whether in the promotional products industry or in everyday shopping trips. It also reinforces Bulletin Bottle’s strict policy on child safety, and reminds us all of why this is in place.

This week, approximately 6,700 kids water bottles, sold exclusively at outdoor retail giant L.L. Bean, are being recalled because of lead concerns, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC said the lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. The recall involves five styles of insulated water bottles with printed graphics meant to appeal to children.  Continue reading →

BPA Free Bottles: Still the Best Option

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BPA Free Bottles WholesaleBPA has been a regular player in consumer products for more than 40 years, and for at least ten of those years its safety has also been questioned. This week, yet another study has been published about exposure to and negative effects of BPA—this time in canned foods. It again reinforces the importance of choosing only BPA free bottles for your drinking water.

The study suggests that certain canned foods have higher concentrations of BPA than others. The researchers found that people who consumed one canned food item in the past day had about 24% higher concentrations of BPA in their urine compared with those who had not. Continue reading →

Custom Contigo Water Bottles Now at Bulletin Bottle!

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ETB33641-Group2-2Contigo water bottles are engineered for active lifestyles. Maybe that’s why they’re so popular! So, by popular demand, we are excited to offer two custom Contigo water bottles—available NOW on our site!

The custom Contigo water bottles we offer are the same ones you see in retail stores. They have the same thoughtful, durable construction. The Contigo AutoSpout is the same innovative pop-up spout and integrated cover that people love. And the lifetime guarantee is the same (phew!). The difference? Since you’re buying in bulk, you’ll save money…and your logo will be on the bottles! Continue reading →

Cheap Water Bottles for Fundraisers: Think Beyond Your Budget

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Water Bottle FundraisersMany of our nonprofit clients that hold water bottle fundraisers think they want to buy cheap water bottles to resell. After all, getting the most bottles you can for the money makes sense, right? At first glance, it might seem that way. However, this is not usually the way to maximize a return on your investment.

We understand that there is a lot of competition between equally worthy organizations for fundraising dollars. While not all nonprofit demographics will support a $20 per-bottle fundraiser, finding a “sweet spot” between initial cost and return will yield a much more successful fundraiser than you think.

Don’t believe us? Consider these three examples:  Continue reading →

For the Kids: Top Eight Best School Water Bottles

Promotion Ideas, Reusable Water Bottle Tips,

School Water BottlesTeachers, PTA members, coaches, and administrators—we have a LOT of clients who buy water bottles for schools. They buy for fundraisers and jog-a-thons, to promote summer reading and healthy habits, and to celebrate new bottle fill stations.

Just poke your head into any classroom or lunchroom and you’ll see that kids love water bottles. They’re everywhere! Cool water bottles with school logos or fun graphics are coveted, especially when there’s a name block that allows for personalization with a Sharpie!

Ready to start your school water bottles project? Great! We’re ready to help. Here is a roundup of our top 8 favorite, kid-friendly bottles (in no particular order):  Continue reading →

Team Water Bottles Custom Printed: Not Just for Sports!

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IMG_4047It’s spring, which means extracurricular activities at schools and nonprofits across the country are ramping up big time. Selling team water bottles custom printed with logos and messaging are great ways to help fund these programs!

Many people think of sports when they consider team water bottles. Make no mistake, these bottles are for so much more than just sports teams.

Team is defined, in part, as “a number of persons associated in some joint action.” Chess club, environmental club, drama club, student council—these are all teams in some regard! With school budgets and extracurricular activities in flux, organizations are looking for new, creative ways to raise money. And would-be purchasers are tired of the same old, same old. They want to purchase useful items—things they will use over and over. Continue reading →

Finding Success with a Custom Water Bottle Promotion

Promotion Ideas, Reusable Water Bottle Tips,

Custom Water Bottle PromotionDid you hear about the crazy long lines at Google’s Mobile World Congress booth? The buzz was about, in part, their custom water bottle promotion.

The booth WAS pretty sweet. From smoothies to high-fives, robotic sketch artists to topiaries…it was full of mega-fun stuff. But Android’s custom water bottle promotion was a big deal at the show. Visitors could create a print and have it painted onto one of 5000 water bottles. Everyone wanted one!

But, what if you’re not Google? What if you want to make a big splash with your custom water bottle promotion, but don’t have unlimited funds? How do you create a buzz at your next trade show? Here are 5 things for you to consider: Continue reading →

Five Reasons Why You Want a Tritan Water Bottle

Bulletin Bottle Products, Reusable Water Bottle Tips

I Love TritanYou may have seen recent blogs discussing our different bottle materials. Time and again, we refer to a Tritan water bottle as a quality alternative to an aluminum, glass, or other BPA-free plastic bottle. Does it seem like we just love Tritan? Well…we do! Here’s why the recipients of your water bottle project will too.

1. Dishwasher safe. BOOM. Really, do you need any other reason? For longevity of the imprint on the bottle, we do suggest hand-washing your water bottles in warm soapy water. But, a Tritan water bottle is very happy on the top shelf of your dishwasher, next to your glass water bottles. No other material should ever be washed in this manner. But all water bottles should be washed in SOME manner. Because gross. Continue reading →