In September, nationwide retailer H&M recalled 2900 water bottles sold in their children’s department due to a choking hazard. According to the CPSC, the bottle’s spout could break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
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Why Can’t Customized Water Bottles Be Used For the Inauguration?
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.
Child Safe Water Bottles and CPSIA
The top question we are asked is, “Children under 13 will be primary users of my water bottles. Why can I only consider certain bottles on your website?”
We want every client to understand the answer to this GREAT question about child safe water bottles.
In 2008, the President signed into law the Consumer Product Safety Improvement act (CPSIA). We won’t bore you with the legal details, but basically CPSIA ensures the safety of consumer products—especially children’s products.
Rest assured that ALL of our water bottles are tested for applicable FDA standards (like BPA and lead). Beyond that, the CPSIA specifies four age groups, and mandates certain testing that a product must undergo to be saleable to a specific population:
0-3 years of age: Water bottles must not contain small parts, must not detach small parts, and must not contain any sharp edges. This is why there are VERY few water bottles approved for use in this age group—think about the popularity of push-pull spouts and twist off caps. Sippy cups are the norm here (and we do sell them, though they are not on our website. Contact us for more information)
Union Made Water Bottles: Campaign Time is Here!
Campaigning is in full swing and that’s exciting news if you’re part of a political organization. It also means that there’s only two more months to make sure your campaign gets maximum exposure. Want an easy, cost-effective way to do that? Whether you’re part of a national, state, or local campaign, union made water bottles are an easy way to give your name high visibility.
Water bottles are quickly gaining popularity nationwide, both as the environmentally correct choice and because consumers (and many businesses) are recognizing the financial impact that disposable drink bottles have. This means that people are using reusable bottles more than ever, and if your message is on the side of it, others will see it as well. People may tie your name to eco-friendly practices and formulate favorable name recognition.
Political Campaign Giveaways: Made In The USA Water Bottles
If you’re part of a political campaign, you know that there’s less than a year to make sure your campaign gets maximum exposure. Are you looking for an environmentally responsible way to make an impression, bolster your image, or fundraise? Reusable water bottles (made in the USA or overseas) are an easy way to give your campaign more visibility.
Reusable water bottles are growing increasingly popular as an ecologically correct choice that lessens waste and environmental impact. What does that mean for you? People are using reusable water bottles more than ever, and if your message is on the side of it, others will see it as well. People may tie your name to eco-friendly practices and formulate favorable name recognition.
The History of Clean 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:
Recycled Plastic Water Bottles Are Charging Cell Phones
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.
How to Recycle Holiday Waste
The holidays usually mean gift giving, and we hope that when you’re done giving, you recycle what you can. However, just what can go in your recycle container is not necessarily cut and dry. Here are some tips on how to recycle holiday waste.
Wrapping Paper: Wrapping paper is generally produced with chemical dyes that contribute to water pollution. Although you can put some wrapping paper in the recycling bin, the heavy inks downgrade the quality of the paper.
Special Holiday Offer
In two short weeks, we are heading to the largest promotional products tradeshow in the country! We couldn’t be more excited as we gear up to meet with top industry vendors to scout out the best new products for 2012.
So, what do YOU want to put your logo on in 2012? Want to ‘wow’ attendees at an event? Looking for a goodwill gesture for your clients–something they’ll be proud to show off? Let us know what’s on your wish-list for the new year, and we’ll do our best to find it for you!
In the spirit of the holidays, we offer you $50 off all orders over $500 placed by December 30–on Bulletin Bag [.com], Bulletin Bottle [.com], or Funman Promotions. We anticipate factory costs to increase next month, so secure 2011 pricing now!
Have a safe, wonderful holiday season!
Tritan Straw Bottle: Bulletin Bottle Staff Review
For our staff reviews, we pick one or two of our water bottles, have our staff members put them through the wringer, and comment on the outcomes here (and encourage our clients to do the same!). This week, we’ve chosen our Tritan Straw Bottle.
Tritan water bottles are our favorite plastic water bottles. They are lightweight, durable, shatter resistant, and dishwasher safe. Tritan bottles do not absorb odors or stains, and keep the beverages in them tasting fresh and clean.
The Tritan Straw Bottle is a staff favorite. We love that it has all the benefits of a Tritan plastic water bottle, plus the added functionality that a straw top gives. The water flow was just right, and the finger hold made for easy portability. Our staff member preferred the straw because the water doesn’t slosh out of a wide opening. The only downside here is that the color options are a bit limiting.