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

February 15, 2014Reusable Water Bottle TipsEnvironmental, Events, Plastics Reduction, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

November 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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Fold Up Water Bottles Provide Ultimate Portability

February 1, 2014Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Printing IdeasBulletin Bottle

With the increase of disposable water bottle bans, it’s no wonder that portability has become critical to many users. What can you carry when you need to have your hands free? What do you do with that cumbersome—read: empty—water bottle when you’re out and about?

Our fold up water bottles are just the solution for our active clients, or for YOUR active clients! Bulletin Bottle [.com] features two great options: the Flat Water Bottle and the Collapsible Water Bottle.

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Eco Friendly Water Bottle Can Be Rushed for Free!

January 30, 2014Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Printing Ideas, USA MadeBulletin Bottle

Are you looking for a simple, plastic water bottle, but you don’t have much time? If so, our Large Eco Friendly Water Bottle might be perfect for you!

Our Large Eco Friendly Water Bottle is made in the USA, and features 30% recycled content. It comes in white with six translucent push-pull cap color options (or choose a white cap). The 24 oz. capacity is perfect for bike rides, hikes, and picnics. If you need bottles in a hurry, you will be limited to a one-color logo on one side of the bottle.

Large Eco Friendly Water Bottle

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Water Bottles Made from Recycled Materials? Yep, We’ve Got Those (and they’re made in the USA)!

January 28, 2014Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Recycled Materials, USA MadeBulletin Bottle

Bulletin Bottle is proud to offer specific water bottles made from recycled materials in the USA!

Among the 24 colors in the Squeeze Water Bottle Colors collection are three Eco color options that are made from 100% recycled materials. For more information on the Squeeze Water Bottle line, read our blog or visit the Squeeze Water Bottle Colors product page.

Remember that, even if these recycled water bottle options meet your specific needs, choosing any reusable water bottle is ALWAYS more eco friendly than a disposable bottle!

Inexpensive Water Bottles: Which Is Best for Your Needs: Squeeze Water Bottles or Bike Bottles?

July 30, 2013Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsBPA-Free Bottles, Child Safety, Printing Ideas, USA MadeBulletin Bottle

Water bottles as promotional items are hotter than ever. It’s also easier than ever to find plastic water bottles at prices to meet every budget. Our four most inexpensive water bottles don’t skimp on quality by any means, and are all very similar. Is one of these bottles best for your needs?

Our 20-ounce Squeeze Water Bottle is BPA-free, like all of the water bottles on Bulletin Bottle [.com]. This bottle comes in white or frost, with nine different push-pull lid colors. Squeeze Water Bottle Colors offers 27 bottle and nine lid choices—three of which are made from 100% recycled materials. You can even mix and match up to four bottle colors for free!

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World Oceans Day 2013 is Coming

May 25, 2013Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Events, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

The Eleventh Annual World Oceans Day is coming! On June 8, join millions of people around the world to celebrate the water that links us all.

Since 2002, The Ocean Project and The World Ocean Network have worked together to coordinate events worldwide. World Oceans Day encourages individuals to think about what the ocean means to them, and how it can be conserved for future generations. When we learn how our daily actions affect the ocean and its inhabitants, we can begin to make changes—even small modifications to everyday habits—that will benefit the ocean.

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Water Bottle Fundraisers: What to Know

May 15, 2013Bulletin Bottle Products, Promotion Ideas, Reusable Water Bottle TipsChild Safety, Fundraisers, Nonprofits, Printing Ideas, SchoolsBulletin Bottle

Many of our clients hold water bottle fundraisers for their nonprofit organization, and have great success with promoting their environmental consciousness with their group’s supporters. However, there are a few things you need to know before selecting which bottle you’ll use for water bottle fundraisers.

1. Age of your primary recipients

Focused on adults? If your bottles will be purchased and used primarily by adults (if you’re a church selling water bottles after services, for example), then you can pick and choose from any water bottle on the Bulletin Bottle website.

Targeting teens? If you’re a high school selling water bottles at your football games, you can choose from any water bottle on our site.

Aiming for tweens or children? This is where it gets tricky. While each water bottle we carry has passed testing for applicable FDA standards, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) mandates that we take extra precautions when selling water bottles meant PRIMARILY for children under the age of 13. We’ve written a comprehensive FAQ on CPSIA, but in a nutshell, let us know if your audience could be children under 13 so we can help you select bottles that are tested and approved for your age group and your unique needs.

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Considering Custom Reusable Water Bottles for Your Next Event? Your’re not alone!

April 18, 2013Bulletin Bottle Products, Promotion IdeasEvents, Printing Ideas, RetailBulletin Bottle

Are you considering custom reusable water bottles for your next event, promotion, or fundraiser? You’re not alone! The reusable movement is gaining momentum everywhere–and Bulletin Bottle [.com] is proud to be a part of it!

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High School Group Fights for Less Waste, More Reusable Water Bottles

March 28, 2013Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

A group of 30 high school students in Kentucky banned together with some impressive allies to install reusable water bottle refilling stations in area high schools.

The Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council secured funding from Kentucky American Water and the FCPS Child Nutrition Department, and has been instrumental in replacing two water fountains at each school with the fill stations. The stations are located in the school cafeterias and in a second, high-traffic, location. They group is also encouraging students to bring reusable water bottles to school to reduce plastic waste in landfills.

After the first week of use, more than 3,600 reusable bottles were filled throughout five high schools, and usage has been increasing.

Reusable Water Bottles: Bring ‘Em to Colorado National Monument

March 18, 2013Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

The Colorado National Monument is turning to reusable water bottles to help the environment.

A spokesperson for the park said that a large percentage of waste on trails and roadways is attributed to single-use plastic water bottles. As a result the park has banned the sale of these water bottles. The move will also reduce the risk of park animals ingesting plastic.

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