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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Customized Water Bottles Discounted to Celebrate America Recycles Day!

November 15, 2011Bulletin Bottle ProductsContests and Giveaways, EventsBulletin Bottle

In honor of America Recycles Day, we are inviting you to take $50 off any order on Bulletin Bottle [.com] placed by 5:00 pm EST on 11/18/2011 (standard minimum order requirements apply. Must mention coupon code ARD111511.)

This offer also applies to all of our custom grocery bags on Bulletin Bag [.com].

Since 1997, November 15 has marked America Recycles Day– the ONLY nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. Communities across the country get together, work together, and try to make recycling bigger and better.

So what are you waiting for? Recycle, America, and spread the love with custom water bottles and custom printed reusable bags!

Learn more and take the America Recycles Day pledge today!

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 →

Win A Reusable Bag Fundraiser!

September 1, 2011Bulletin Bottle Products, Promotion IdeasContests and Giveaways, Nonprofits, SchoolsBulletin Bottle

Hey, Nonprofits and Schools! Tired of fundraisers with low return on investment? Here’s your chance to WIN a reusable bag fundraiser, and the proceeds are 100% yours to keep!

Bulletin Bag [.com] is giving away 200 Drawstring Latitudes Foldaway Shopper bags—printed with YOUR logo–-to the winning school or nonprofit! The suggested sell price is $10 per bag, but the winner ultimately sets the price based on how much they want to earn. If the bags sell for $10 each, the nonprofit could make $2000!

Just ‘like’ us on Facebook, post why your school or nonprofit should win the bags, and tell everyone to ‘like’ your post. On October 14, the post with the most ‘likes’ wins! It’s that simple!

Have a worthy organization in mind? Nominate them! Ready to enter? Want to learn more? Visit Cooperation-Green.com or facebook.com/bulletinbag

Bulletin Bottle Staff Review: Spigot Stainless Bottle

August 10, 2011Bulletin Bottle Products, Staff ReviewsStainless Steel BottlesBulletin Bottle

Every week we pick one or two of our water bottles and have our staff members put them through the wringer. We’ll comment on the outcomes here (and encourage our clients to do the same!). This week, we’ve chosen our Spigot Stainless Bottle.

We really like the overall appearance of the Spigot Stainless Bottle. It’s simple, with gentle contour—yet still fits in standard cupholders. The spout size is perfect for fast water flow—especially after a workout. Our staff tester also really liked the convenience of the flip-up cap. Fluid didn’t leak out, despite the lack of a lid lock. We do wish, however, that this bottle had a finger loop (though it does have a place to attach a carabiner and/or keyring).

Disposable Drink Bottles: MA Considers Expanding Bill

August 9, 2011Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

Massachusetts’ bottle bill currently requires deposits only on soda and beer bottles and cans. However, lawmakers are trying to expand the 5-cent deposit to also include sport drink and bottled water bottles, as well as other beverage containers.

Almost half of the cities and towns in Massachusetts have passed resolutions supporting the expansion and a recent poll found that 77 percent of the public supports it.

About 80 percent of soda and other containers covered under the existing bottle deposit law are redeemed or recycled but only an estimated 22 percent of other uncovered bottles are recycled. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection said municipalities could save a combined $7 million a year in avoided trash costs under expected improvements in recycling.

The bill would also re-establish a Clean Environment Fund so that unreturned deposit money can be set aside for recycling and environmental projects and boost a fee that beverage distributors pay to bottle redemption centers.

Bulletin Bottle Staff Reviews: Velocity Sport Bottle and Wave Bottles

July 26, 2011Bulletin Bottle Products, Promotion Ideas, Staff ReviewsStainless Steel BottlesBulletin Bottle

Every week we pick two of our water bottles and have our staff members put them through the wringer. We’ll comment on the outcomes here (and encourage our clients to do the same!). This week, we’ve chosen our Velocity Sport Bottle and our two Wave bottles: Large Wave Water Bottle and Small Wave Water Bottle.

The Velocity Sport Bottle is great. Our staff has seen it for sale and in use all over the place. It’s a popular design that was well liked by our tester. She really liked the drinking spout (and locking lid) and the overall size of the bottle. The lid stayed locked, but at the same time it was easy to open on the go. What she didn’t like about this bottle is the lid composition. She said it seemed a little flimsy—but she also worked it hard during testing and didn’t have any problems with it.

Our Small Wave Water Bottle and Large Wave Water Bottle share a simple design, with some nice touches. Our tester liked the angled finger hole on the bottles. She also liked the rubber accents on the lid—she thought it makes the bottles feel substantial and more expensive. The lids screwed on easily and tightly. She did feel like the bottle lips were a little awkward, as though they didn’t curve down on themselves enough. She also noticed a very faint metal smell the first time she used the bottles. This is somewhat common with all stainless steel bottles, though.