Category Archives: Reusable Water Bottle Tips

For the Kids: Top Eight Best School Water Bottles

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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 →

Finding Success with a Custom Water Bottle Promotion

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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

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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 →

Top 5: Back to School Water Bottles

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Kids are heading back to school, but summer’s still in full swing! School water bottles should definitely be on your shopping list, because kids need to stay hydrated long after the temps drop.

Here are our favorite school water bottles (psst…they’re also great for fundraisers!). They’re all CPSIA approved for use by children ages 3+, so even preschoolers can drink water in style! Continue reading →

Kick the Soda Habit? Start With the Right Bottle (Really!)

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keepingyourcool_nosodaI’ve been at Bulletin Bottle since the beginning, and since I only drink water and iced coffee during the day, it didn’t take long for me to figure out that flip up straws, large capacities, and Tritan water bottles are my faves.

This is because 1) I’m too lazy to unscrew a bottle, 2) I drink a lot of water, and 3) I tend to drop things.

But enough about me. Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Make Wholesale Water Bottles Work for Your Retail Store

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So you ordered some wholesale water bottles with your logo on them. The boxes have delivered and now you’re wondering what on earth to do with them all. Here are seven great ideas:

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1. Give one to every employee and eliminate single-use, disposable bottles in your workplace. Plus, it will be easier for your staff to sell something they’ve used personally.
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Promotional Water Bottles Work!

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Promotional Water Bottles WorkFor years, we’ve been saying that people (and camels!) love free stuff! And they do! But, how long does that love affair last? Well, that depends on the product, Generally speaking, however, nearly half of the recipients keep it for a year or more!

Did you know that 53% of consumers use promotional products every week? Considering that water bottles can last for years—and be used every day—this bodes well for your promotional water bottles campaign!

The best part? 76% of people who own, say, a promotional water bottle, can remember where it came from and what the message is—whether they have it in front of them (which is kind of cheating…) or not! That’s money well spent.

So, if you’ve been kicking around the idea of using promotional water bottles for your company, school, or nonprofit…chances are your project will be well received AND remembered for a long time to come.

Using Reusable Water Bottles: Five Tips for a Successful Switch

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nobottledwaterUsing reusable water bottles is a smart decision! They’re better for the environment than disposable bottles, because they generate less waste. They’re better for your wallet, because tap water costs less money. And, they’re better for your body, because you’ll always have a trusty water bottle at your side!

Are you ready to make the switch to using reusable bottles, but aren’t sure how to turn that idea into practice? Here are some tips to get you started: Continue reading →

Recycled, Recyclable, Reusable—What’s the Difference, Anyway?

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america_recycles_day.jpgNovember 15 has marked America Recycles Day since 1997. It’s the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States.

But what’s the difference between a recycled water bottle, a bottle that’s recyclable, and a reusable water bottle? The three words are often interchanged, but they shouldn’t be.

A recycled bottle has been made from materials that have been previously used. These “materials” are often referred to as post-industrial waste and post-consumer waste.

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