KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel
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Description of KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel
Each of the KOR One Hydration Vessels represents a specific water related cause. KOR has selected four nonprofits for the Thirst for Giving program based on the extraordinary work they are doing for the causes KOR supports.The average U.S. consumer discarded 167 single-use water bottles last year. Of these 167, only 20 were recycled; the rest of the oil-based bottles went into landfills or wound up as litter. Now you can do your part to promote a greener lifestyle--and enjoy a strikingly beautiful design in the process--with the KOR ONE hydration vessel. Offering everything you want in a multi-use water bottle, the KOR ONE boasts an elliptical shape that's inspired by the organic beauty of blown glass, with a sparkling body that stands out in a crowd. More importantly, the bottle eagerly quenches your thirst thanks to the "no-worry-cap" swivel, which opens with a press of a button and a twist of the wrist. Not only does this reveal a mouth wide enough for a satisfying flow, but it's also designed to minimize splashing. And users will appreciate the bottle's slim, ergonomic design, which fits in most cup holders and water-bottle pockets.
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Most refillable water bottles are made of polycarbonate, even though scientists have known for years that Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in the polycarbonate manufacturing process, leaches into whatever liquid goes inside (BPA is a known hormone disruptor that's been linked to birth defects). That's why the Kor One is made from Eastman Tritan, which offers the clarity and performance of polycarbonate but without the dangers of BPA. It's also safer to refill the Kor One than to re-fill single-use bottles, which tend to act as breeding grounds for bacteria. Many single-use bottles are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which studies indicate leaches potentially harmful amounts of antimony and other chemicals, especially as the bottle breaks down from re-use. The KOR ONE, by contrast, is easy to clean and stays safe throughout its lifetime.
Perhaps the most important benefit that the Kor One provides, however, is an immediate delivery system for your body's most important substance: water. Your body contains up to 70 percent water, and every metabolic system depends on it. Even minor dehydration can have significant effects, ranging from fatigue and headaches to indigestion and muscle cramps. The KOR ONE helps overcome these problems by giving you instant access to water, helping keep your muscles and joints happy and lubricated, distributing vitamins and other nutrients throughout the body, and helping remove lactic acid, dead cells, and toxins that would otherwise slow you down (or worse).
A Sustainable Choice
According to the Pacific Institute, the amount of petroleum required to make, ship, and distribute the average single-use water bottle would fill 25 percent of the bottle itself. So when you drink a bottle of water, you're also consuming the equivalent of a quarter of the bottle's volume in oil. The Earth Policy Institute estimates that bottled water consumption is the global warming equivalent of three million cars driven for a year. Drinking from a reusable water bottle, however, is a simple but empowering change. You may not be able to reverse global warming single-handedly, but collectively we can make a difference by changing our water consumption habits.
Additional Features:
- Hinged opening makes drinking easier and more enjoyable (no cap to lose or fight with)
- 750 ml capacity
- Tapered shape fits hands of all sizes and most backpacks, briefcases, and laptop bags
- Ergonomic handle for easy carrying
- Soft rubber base makes for easy landing
- Wide mouth for strong flow, adding ice cubes, and easy cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe in top rack (hand washing with soap and hot water recommended)
- Measures 3.54 by 11.36 by 2.58 inches (W x H x D)
In addition to building innovative products that reduce environmental impact, KOR takes their social responsibility mission very seriously and donates 1% of all sales to a select group of non-profits that focus on water-related issues. The company's goal is not only to provide much-needed funds to these organizations, but to engage their customers on issues such as recycling, watershed protection, and the global water crisis. Each of the four KOR One Hydration Vessels represents a specific water-related cause:
- Ice Blue: Ocean Protection, partnered with The Algalita Marine Research Foundation
- Sawgrass Green: Watershed Protection, partnered with The Wetlands Initiative
- Sunrise Orange: Bottle Container Recycling, partnered with Container Recycling Institute
- Orchid Pink: Global Water Crisis, partnered with Blue Planet Run
Sports reviews of KOR ONE BPA Free Hydration Vessel
Customer Review: Great new colors
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Kor just launched four new colors that are terrific. This design is a great conversation starter, and it's bpa-free. Ran across a video about how it Kor was created if you're interested. [...]Customer Review: Unique look, good sized opening, easy to clean...
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I recently bought a kor one bottle. This bottle is decent. One really good feature is the opening- it isn't huge like the ones you find on Nalgene bottles that are just too big. At the same time, the opening, the opening is still big enough to easily fit ice cubes and bottle brushes. The cap/hinge is also interesting. I love that kor does offer replacement gaskets in case yours get worn out, lost, or broken.
The design is really interesting to look at and people notice my bottle all the time. Unfortunately, the unique shape means that I cannot fit my bottle into my standard cup holders in my car. Also, the bottle, because it is an oval makes it taller than most water bottles. This makes it a little cumbersome when travelling.
The lid has a strudy feeling carry handle. You could easily get away with holding this bottle by only the lid. I have read previous reviews that the lid hinge is easily breakable, but I am happy to report that I haven't had that problem with mine under normal use- which includes it falling off the passenger seat of my car almost daily.
Because the plastic is smooth, I have noticed that I have a few scratches on it that are starting to show.
OVERALL: I am happy with this bottle.
-It has a unique look that people admire.
-The opening is not too big or small for drinking, ice, and cleaning.
-The lid seems sturdy enough to withstand regular use.
-Replacement gasket seals are easy to get.
-It DOESN'T fit in cup holders, but is water tight when closed correctly.
Customer Review: Unique and wonderful to drink from
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I have had this water bottle for at least 6 months now maybe longer. My husband received it for free at a plastics trade show. Lucky me! I love the mouth on it. Its smooth and easy to drink from. It takes ice cubes from my ice maker and it fits in the drink holder in my car. I have a collapsible part inside the drink holder of my car that makes room for a larger cup and it fits just fine. I play tennis at least 3 times a week and always get compliments on it and have people asking me where they can get one. I have dropped it on pavement twice and not had any cracking or leaks but sadly this week in a rush to fill it I knocked it off the counter with the lid open and the lid broke right off. That's the reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars. I thought maybe I would get something different since I didn't even know the name of this one. I just did a general water bottle search and after looking at the Sigg and couple of other metal ones I realized I kept looking for one that had a mouth like the one I threw in the trash on Monday. The next site that said it had water bottles was Amazon and there it was my water bottle. I know mine broke but I'm going to get another one right now. I hate the one Ive been using. I don't like having to unscrew the top and Ive had the one with the straw in it and it was really hard to clean. This bottle is easy to clean and I can see if its dirty on not. Anyway its not unbreakable but it was pretty durable and I love drinking from it. Now I can tell all the people who have asked me about it where to get one.Customer Review: Well designed and very convenient
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
The first thing I noticed is that the actual bottle appears very different in real life. Not as beautiful as the pictures because the pictures are shot against a white background which makes the white plastic on the sides blend in and the color of the bottle stand out.
That being said, the bottle's extremely well designed. I love that the cap is attached but doesn't fall on my face when I'm drinking out of the bottle. I don't find it particularly heavy (esp compared to the sigg bottle I used before this). The elliptical shape also helps me grip the bottle securely when I'm drinking. I have small hands so I've always had problems with Nalgene and Sigg bottles, but this is extremely comfortable. The gel silicone plastic on the bottom of the bottle makes it very secure once it's set on the table.
I think 750mL is the perfect volume, as it doesn't make a full bottle too heavy to carry in my bag, but also means I don't have to constantly refill it. The handle on top is comfortable to use as well, and means I don't have to throw it in my bag if it's already too heavy. No issues with the top accidentally opening/leaking.
I'm not an outdoorsy person so the fact that the bottle's not too "rugged" is not a problem for me. For carrying back and fourth from home/office/school, this is just perfect.
Customer Review: Ups and downs - still with it
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
need to knows:
sexy: YES
A lil unstable: Yes (don't leave it filled and open standing up it can knock over easily)
-2 that affect, I've knocked it around a few times (nothing major) and it's still intact- so for me it's been solid/ also doubles as a weapon in the event u r unarmed and cornered
rly big: Yes- so if your thinking cupholder or something you're s.o.l. I LIKE the fact that it's huge (it reminds me to stay hydrated & so i don't leave it places (too often)- or when i do leave it places people just look and go "what's this?" giant blue n white thingy?? and nobody goes all "finders keepers" on you
okay i didn't have time to look through all the reviews to see if this was already mentioned so here i go several months later after i got it the rubber stopper wouldn't seal properly :(NOOOO - I spent all this $$$ blahiti blah
then i contacted KOR, they sent me a new stopper in LESS than 3 days NO charge - fits perfectly-good as new :D they have a 1 year warranty on the bottle so IF there is a prob before u lose yr head, contact them - they can prob take care of it -quickly i might add