Is the Drink Up Campaign Bad for Our Environment?

August 14, 2014Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics Reduction, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

1176247_163711623835029_406430081_n Have you heard of Michelle Obama’s Drink Up initiative? Well, it launched about a year ago as a collaboration with Partnership for a Healthier America and promotes water consumption with kids.

Of course, we think this is a powerful, positive movement. BUT organizers have joined forces with the American Beverage Association to help get the message out and make water “hip” with America’s youth. Do you see the problem? If you guessed that tap water isn’t a product offered by the American Beverage Association, you’re right.

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Insulated Tumbler or Acrylic Tumbler with Straw: What’s The Difference?

July 17, 2014Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Plastics Reduction, USA MadeBulletin Bottle

Our Insulated Tumbler with Straw and Acrylic Tumbler with Straw look to be the same, but there are several key differences between the two that may dictate which product works best for your needs. Read our owner’s take on these two popular “bottles”.

When I first saw the Insulated Tumbler at a trade show earlier this year, I wasn’t crazy about it. I reguarly use our Acrylic Tumbler with Straw, and I really like it for iced water and iced coffee, and the Insulated Tumbler seemed, well, cheaper (it is…by nearly $2!). The polypropylene material is softer than the hard acrylic tumbler, and I had a hard time believing that this type of double wall tumbler would have any insulating properties (keep reading, because I was wrong!).

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A Decade of Water Bottles, Reusable Grocery Bags, and Other Swag

June 23, 2014Bulletin Bottle ProductsEnvironmental, Events, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

Future Bulletins, parent company of Bulletin Bottle [.com], Bulletin Bag [.com], and Funman Promotions [.com] recently celebrated ten awesome years in business. A lot can happen in a decade! Here are ten things that we’re super proud of: Continue reading →

Awesome New Tritan Water Bottle: Staff Review

May 22, 2014Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Tritan BottlesBulletin Bottle

If you’re looking for an awesome new water bottle–something that isn’t like what everyone else is using–you need to consider our new Smooth Tritan Carabiner Bottle. Why? Well, just read this staff review from our owner!

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Tritan Water Bottles: Spout or No Spout?

May 15, 2014Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Tritan Bottles, USA MadeBulletin Bottle

Tritan water bottles–we love ’em! And, we know you will too. The question is: do you want a drinking spout, straw, or twist off lid? In the end, it really comes down to preference. Tritan water bottles are dishwasher safe, stainproof, and odorproof. If you’d like more information on Tritan’s history, read this blog. So, what to choose? Let us offer up a few suggestions!

First up is our popular Traditional Water Bottle. We love this bottle’s large color assortment and sleek design, as well as its ability to handle vertical imprints and large logos. The crest lid has a built in grab handle that makes it easy to tote around and the opening is wide enough to fit ice cubes.

What our staff tester didn’t like about this bottle is the lid. She said, “I work at a desk all day and I prefer to drink through spouts, so I don’t have to constantly screw and unscrew the cap–or risk the possibility of knocking the bottle over and spilling water on my desk.”

Despite really liking the overall design of the Tradititional Water Bottle, she really needs a spout lid for her purposes (that’s why we just added the Traditional Water Bottle with Straw to our lineup!). Continue reading →

Promotional Water Bottles Work!

April 9, 2014Promotion Ideas, Reusable Water Bottle TipsEnvironmental, Plastics Reduction, Printing IdeasBulletin Bottle

For 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.

Why Is National Park Service Slow to Adopt Plastic Water Bottle Bans?

April 1, 2014Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics Reduction, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

In 2010, we told you about Colorado National Monument’s ban on the sale of disposable water bottles. What we didn’t tell you is that the ban nearly fell apart in the eleventh hour. Dasani Water made a big push to stop the ban—and almost succeeded—just days before it was to go into effect.

At the same time, National Park Service abandoned its plan to end disposable water product sales in 75 percent of all visitor facilities by 2016. Continue reading →

Bulletin Bottle [com] Earns Early Adopter Status with Industry Safety Compliance Program

March 5, 2014Bulletin Bottle ProductsChild SafetyBulletin Bottle

Future Bulletins, the parent company of Bulletin Bag [.com], Bulletin Bottle [.com], and Funman Promotions, is proud to be among the first to achieve ‘Product Safety Aware’ status in the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Product Safety Awareness Program.

Product safety is a top priority for us, and we have demonstrated our commitment by actively engaging our staff and adopting a corporate culture prioritizing product safety compliance training and continuing education.

Meeting the evolving product safety expectations of the promotional products industry requires regulatory knowledge and an ongoing company commitment, and we are proud to offer this expertise to our clients.

Custom Water Bottles on Your Brain? See What’s Coming Soon at Bulletin Bottle [.com]

March 1, 2014Bulletin Bottle ProductsEventsBulletin Bottle

Looking for cool new custom water bottles? We were too! Last week, Team Bulletin Bottle [.com] attended the largest industry trade show in Las Vegas, and came back with some great new products to add to our site. We also found time to recharge our team’s creative batteries (as you can see)! Continue reading →

Using Reusable Water Bottles: Five Tips for a Successful Switch

February 28, 2014Reusable Water Bottle TipsEnvironmental, Plastics Reduction, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

Using 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 →