Tag Archives: Environmental

Recycling Facts: So What Is The Best Water Bottle?

January 21, 2022Plastics News, Reusable Water Bottle TipsEnvironmental, Plastics Reduction, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

We often are asked, “What is the best aluminum water bottle?” or “What is the best stainless water bottle?” The answer is: the best reusable bottle is the one that stops a plastic water bottle from ending up in a landfill.

It’s more important than ever to make sustainable choices in our lives, and an easy place to start is with our drinkware. Single-use plastics pose risks to our health as well as the wellbeing of the planet. Opting for reusable water bottles is a small but significant change you can make daily! If you’re not quite convinced yet, here are some recycling facts for you to ponder. Continue reading →

Eimskip, Shipping Containers, and Portland, Maine (Oh My!)

May 21, 2018Company NewsEnvironmental, SustainabilityBulletin Bottle

Recently, I had the awesome opportunity to tour Eimskip, a major transportation company that serves the Northern Atlantic. I was very interested to see how Portland, Maine (our home turf!) has become an integral part of international trade and learn more about how Bulletin Bottle is impacted by businesses like Eimskip.

Eimskip was founded in 1914 and runs a network of 63 offices in 20 countries and operates a fleet of 22 vessels. Not too shabby! Their presence in Portland is large and proud. Continue reading →

No More Disposable Water Bottle Bans at National Parks

August 18, 2017Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

Since 2011, we have been talking about the National Park Service’s efforts to reduce waste, cut trash removal costs, and encourage the use of refillable bottles on federal lands. Twenty-three of the 417 sites, including the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Mount Rushmore, decided to outright prohibit the sale of disposable water bottles in shops, hotels and vending machines.

That all came to a screeching halt this week, as the NPS announced that, effective immediately, it will no longer allow water bottle bans at its parks. Continue reading →

Reusable Water Bottle Fill Stations: San Francisco Businesses Join Forces

February 20, 2015Plastic Bottle Bans, Plastics NewsEnvironmental, Plastics ReductionBulletin Bottle

SFO Bottle filler Last year, San Francisco strengthened its eco-conscious stance by passing an ordinance banning the sale of plastic water bottles on city-owned property. The measure, dovetailed with the city’s plastic bag ban, takes aim at single-use plastics in the city.

We’re actually not sure why anyone would opt out of using a reusable water bottle, as San Francisco has some of the best water in the world. It originates from pristine snowmelt in Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. Unlike bottled water, the city’s tap water costs less than half a penny per gallon, is quality tested over 100,000 times a year, and goes straight to the tap!

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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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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 →

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 →

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 →

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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