Category Archives: Plastics News

Why Can’t Customized Water Bottles Be Used For the Inauguration?

September 30, 2012Plastics NewsSustainabilityBulletin Bottle

In August, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced that Saratoga Springs bottled water will be served at this fall’s Presidential Inauguration. Many groups openly voiced their opposition, including DC Water, the utility who provides Washington’s tap water. They all believe tap water should be used to tout our nation’s municipal water system (not to mention save lots of money). After all, isn’t this an event celebrating the USA and its ingenuity?

The General Manager of DC Water asked Schumer to “reconsider your selection of bottled water and instead support the nation’s drinking water systems by choosing DC tap water.

”DC tap water is a penny per gallon and bottled water costs 100 times more,” said George Hawkins. He also offered to provide free reusable water bottles and free water testing in congressional buildings.

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The History of Clean Bottle

January 26, 2012Plastics NewsBPA-Free BottlesBulletin Bottle

Have you heard of Clean Bottle? The company was recently a successful recipient of funding on Shark Tank. NBA legend Bill Walton dressed up as a giant water bottle to woo the venture capitalists. No? Well, the Clean Bottle water bottle is a super cool new water bottle, and Bulletin Bottle [.com] is happy to announce we now have it available for imprinting with your logo.

The idea for Clean Bottle came to the founder on a bike ride, when he discovered mold, stink, and funk all over the bottom inside of his plastic water bottle. He threw it away because he couldn’t clean it out. Then…the idea! Why not have a bottle that unscrews at the top and the bottom? So that’s what they made. A simple, BPA-free plastic water bottle with an ingenious design. Even better? Clean Bottle donates 10% of profits to eco and cycling friendly charities.

Check out Bottle Boy at the Tour de France:

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Recycled Plastic Water Bottles Are Charging Cell Phones

January 23, 2012Plastics NewsPlastics Reduction, Recycled MaterialsBulletin Bottle

Motorola has developed a universal battery pack that uses recycled plastic water bottles. That’s right, 25% of its P793 charger’s external housing is comprised of recycled post-consumer water bottles!

We hope you’re using reusable plastic water bottles, but if you DO happen to have a pesky disposable bottle laying around, be sure to properly recycle it so as to give it a chance help keep your battery from dying! Yes, it might be a long shot, but it’s pretty cool to think about.

The more recycled plastics are used by manufacturers, the less virgin plastic material that gets produced. That translates to less toxins going into the air and into the ground, and a cleaner, greener environment as a result. But, if everyone used reusable water bottles, this would be a nonissue to begin with!

For more information about the charger, visit Motorola’s web site.

Niagara Falls Upholds Plastic Water Bottle Ban

December 1, 2011Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

This week, Niagara Falls (Canada) council renewed its commitment to a bylaw first passed in 2009 that bans the the sale of water in plastic bottles on city-owned property.

The food and beverage provider at the city’s new Gale Centre had petitioned council to allow it to sell biodegradable water bottles, but the request was denied. Council was, however, dismayed to learn that while their bylaw may prohibit the sale of plastic water bottles, it does not keep visitors from bringing their own containers onto city property–which then raised questions about the city’s recycling efforts.

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A Car Built from Recycled Water Bottles?

November 28, 2011Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics Reduction, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

It’s not built entirely from plastic water bottles, but Ford’s new Focus Electric car features Repreve seat fabric. The fiber, manufactured by Unifi, is made from a hybrid blend of recycled materials—including the equivalent of more than 20 plastic bottles per car!

Unifi officials say 22 plastic, 16-ounce water bottles are used in the seat fabric of a single Focus Electric. The figure is based on the amount of Repreve branded fiber used in the production of fabric in each vehicle.

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Lawsuit Brought Against Plastic Water Bottle Companies

November 22, 2011Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

In a first-ever lawsuit, the California Attorney General alleges that three companies have falsely claimed that their water bottles are “100% biodegradable and recyclable.”

In 2008, the California Legislature passed a law that prohibits food or beverage containers labeled with biodegradable, degradable, or decomposable, or anything that suggests that a food or beverage container will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or other environment. Any claim must be substantiated by scientific evidence that all the materials in the package will break down into usable compost in a timely manner.

The suit claims that ENSO, Balance, and AquaMantra were illegally selling, or participating in arranging the sale of plastic beverage containers in or into California.

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Idol Contestants Warn of Plastics Pollution

November 15, 2011Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

American Idol’s top 11 contestants are the latest to create a public service video about the dangers of plastics pollution. They join the ranks of famous performers like Jack Johnson and Benicio del Toro, asking us to refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle and talking about the dangers of plastics pollution.

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The Story of Bottled Water: Setting The Record Straight

October 25, 2011Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

Hey you! The one on our super-cool Bulletin Bottle website. Why are you here? I’m sure you know that water bottles are one of the hottest, trendiest items out there to put your message on. And, it’s definitely a bonus that customized water bottles practically shout, “This organization is eco-friendly! You can feel good associating with them.”

But do you know WHY reusable water bottles are so environmentally friendly? Do you know why it’s so devastating to the Earth to use disposable bottles?

The people at The Story of Stuff Project have put together a great video about how this bottled water business came about, why it’s hurting the world, and what you can do about it.

People in the U.S. buy enough bottles of water each week to circle the globe more than 5 times. Each year, making the plastic water bottles used in the U.S. takes enough oil and energy to fuel a million cars.

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Stars Celebrate Environment at EMAs

October 15, 2011Plastics NewsSustainabilityBulletin Bottle

The Environmental Media Awards were held on October 15 on the Warner Bros. lot in Southern California. The ceremony honored individuals, corporations and productions for their planet conservation efforts—and celebrities walked the green carpet!

Justin Timberlake received the EMA Futures Award for his Mirimichi golf course in his native Tennessee. “We made a commitment to building a sustainable model for a golf course and we honor the land and the ecosystem that Mirimichi shares with nature,” he said, proud of the official sanctuary certification it received from Audubon International. “Doing things the green way is not always the cheapest way in the short term, but it’s the most sustainable way and the right way in the long term to do things. For those of us who travel the world making movies, TV shows and music we have to be aware of our carbon footprints.”

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The History Of Tritan Copolyester

September 13, 2011Bulletin Bottle Products, Plastics NewsBPA-Free Bottles, Tritan BottlesBulletin Bottle

Have you heard about Tritan water bottles? They’re one of the best BPA-free bottle alternatives on the market. Tritan water bottles are ultra tough—they are impact and heat resistant, which means they are tough to shatter or melt. They also are leach proof, safe for use in dishwashers, and resistant to odors, tastes and stains. Finally (and very importantly) Tritan water bottles are FDA approved. But what is the history of Tritan copolyester? Where did it come from and why are Tritan bottles so popular now? Continue reading →