Tag Archives: Sustainability

5 Ways that Custom Water Bottles in Bulk Can Build Your Brand

Thermal Water BottlesDid you just start a new business? Want to increase awareness about your nonprofit? Hoping to encourage employees to be more healthful? There are lots of ways in which custom water bottles in bulk can make your brand more appealing. Whether you’re wanting to strengthen company culture among employees or get the word out about your services, customized water bottles can help. There are plenty of reasons why, but let’s highlight 5 of them: Continue reading

Custom Water Bottles: The Perfect Promo Item for Outdoor Brands!

Custom Water BottlesThere are many ways to get moving outside and enjoy the outdoors! Whether you’re hiking, camping, biking, or heading to the park for a picnic, getting outside is always a good idea! Sunshine and fresh air do wonders for both our physical and mental health. Studies show that getting outside helps improve sleep, focus, lessen anxiety, lower blood pressure, and has tons of other benefits! Custom water bottles help get us moving outside and help us stay hydrated while doing so. If you’re a company who values a healthy and happy life for your employees and customers, then custom water bottles are the perfect promotional item for you!  Continue reading

Best Water Bottle for Sustainability: Let’s Talk About It!

Bamboo Water BottleAs springtime begins and the weather starts to get warmer, more opportunities for outdoor events and gatherings start unfolding! From school sports games to community outreach, we have a wide range of bottles to fit your needs. A lot of outdoor events like farmers markets and community garden events seem to have one theme in common: sustainability! You may be wondering: what is the best water bottle that aligns with my values of sustainability? Look no further! We’ll highlight some of the top water bottle choices if sustainability is important to you. Continue reading

Custom Reusable Bottles: The Sustainable Option for You and Your Customer!

Reusable TumblerSustainability has been an extremely popular topic in recent years as more people become interested in climate change. We see “green” products being released in every industry as consumer trends lean towards more sustainable choices. No matter what industry your business may be in, finding sustainable options for promotional products is almost non-negotiable. This is especially true for brands that operate in the sustainability space. Custom reusable bottles are the perfect eco-friendly option that is effective for marketing and effective for sustainability. You can feel good knowing that reusable bottles actually make a difference. Let’s dive into some statistics that blew our team away and make us glad we use our reusable bottles too! Continue reading

Recycling Facts: So What Is The Best Water Bottle?

recycle_plantWe 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

5 Easy Swaps to Live More Sustainably with Reusable Water Bottles

Reusable Water BottleIn recent years, we’ve seen the rise of “green” products as more and more people begin to prioritize sustainability in their lives. Reusable items, like reusable water bottles, are a great way to incorporate sustainability into our daily habits. As we know, climate change has only escalated over recent years, so taking action on a personal level is more important than ever! For those wanting to make more sustainable choices in their own life and home, here are some easy swaps you can utilize today! Continue reading

Fold Up Water Bottle Bag: Roll, Stow, and Go!

Fold Up Water Bottle Bag in useOur BPA-free Fold Up Water Bottle Bag is a great travel item. It rolls up and packs away well in a bag, backpack, or four-legged friend’s pack–or clip it anywhere with the included carabiner. Deborah recently took it with her when she traveled to the mountains, where, as she said, “fresh water flows clean”. Deborah commented, “It was easy to just pull out of my daypack, have a good cold sip of mountain water, and roll it back up.” Continue reading

Custom Recycled Water Bottles – Taking Environmental Responsibility Through Upcycling

Consumers in America use billions of single use plastic bottles every year. Even with the proper recycling methods, this trend causes millions of pounds of plastic to end up in our landfills or shipped to China to produce polyester materials. Reusable plastic water bottles are far better than single use ones, but if they are made from newly sourced plastic, they do still contribute to the problem. In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, one of Bulletin Bottle’s factories is working to find a more eco-friendly method of production.

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Plastic Straw Bans: When Regulation Goes Too Far

Plastic Straw BansYou know how some corporations and municipalities have banned (or are thinking about banning) disposable plastic straws? Yeah, so…about those straw bans. There is definitely more than one side of the story to consider.

Ok, so there’s plastic pollution. That’s a fact. Straws are plastic, and they’re certainly turning up in oceans, lakes, and other waterways. So, for people who want to see humans consume less plastic, straws are a pretty easy target.

Estimates vary as to how much plastic straw pollution is out there. One report suggests they make up more than 7% of the plastics found in the U.S. by piece. There’s also a stat floating around about how Americans use over 500 million plastic straws a day. Know where this came from? A 9-year-old boy’s telephone poll (from 2011). It goes without saying that there’s major scientific uncertainty over THAT number! Continue reading

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

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