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: Like it a lot, a few things that could be better
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I have been looking for a while for a safe, reusable, convenient water bottle. I like these a lot, although a few changes could make it perfect (for me).
Things I like:
- I don't have to worry about toxic chemicals leeching into my water
- It doesn't give the water a metallic taste like aluminum bottles
- Itas a hinged top, so it has a nicer feel to the mouth than screw-top bottles
- It has a non-skid bottom and sides, so it's easier to hold and I don't have to worry about it sliding around
- It's attractive!
Things that could be improved:
- It has an oval shape that doesn't fit into a standard-size cup holder
- It's advertised as top-rack dishwasher safe, but it's too tall to fit in the top rack
- Because it's hinged, the top is in my face when I'm drinking. I think they could easily redesign the hinge so you could detach the top
Customer Review: Looks? YES Functionality? YES
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
UPDATE: Okay, so teh bottle has now been in use for months and is still in great shapes, no damage from a few drops and knock-overs! So I am pleased and feel like it was worth the money I spent!
I bought this a gift for my husband ... he loves the look if it and the fact that Tony Stark had one made it all the more appealing! The bottle feels very heavy and is very tall with a small footprint for it's height, so I am only waiting for it to get knocked over, and after reading all the other reviews, I am quite certain it will break! To be clear, it looks truly amazing! But at $30, a water bottle (by sheer intend of use) should be able to handle a few small bumps and falls! I am loving the design so far, I will re-post in a few to give an update!
Customer Review: Looks great...Win! It leaks...FAIL!!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Day 1: Pulled it out of the box. Marveled at its beauty. Washed it. Filled it up. Laid it in the passenger seat of my car (it's too big to stand up in a cup holder). Picked it up as soon as I saw the water puddle growing under the bottle! It leaks!!! I didn't even drop it like all the other one-star reviews claim. Actually, I hadn't even had a chance to have one sip from it before I noticed it was leaking!
FAIL!!
But damn, it sure is pretty.
UPDATE June 09, 2010:
Upgraded review from 1 star to 4 stars.
Replaced through Amazon & new bottle is leak-proof! YAY!
Thank you for your offer, Paul.
Customer Review: Great concept.
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
It's a great concept, and overall I'm pleased with it, despite the fact that it's huge (stands almost 10 inches tall); due to it's oval width it won't fit in my any of my 2010-model car cup holders (not even the door side-pockets); when filled, it's heavy. My suggestion to KOR is to make a more practical version that is shorter (maybe 6-8 inches tall), and a bit narrower to fit in cup holders. It's a great looking bottle and I like the added feature of putting either sayings (that come with the bottle) or creating your own, so that when you open the cap, there's a friendly reminder sealed in the cap for yourself (mine is "Laugh Often").Customer Review: Best looking water bottle around
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
my main reason for getting this water bottle was because i needed one. i had one with a built in straw, and while I loved it I could never get it as clean as i wanted. Nalgenes are great, but I always seemed to splash water all over my face when drinking out of them.
Along came this beautiful water bottle. I've gotten a TON of compliments on it and people wondering where i got it. It's BPA free (if you are concerned) and is environmentally friendly. It would get 5 stars if I didn't need a bottle brush to clean the inside (which wouldn't really be a problem but I sometimes put iced tea in it.)
LOVE IT!