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: Pretty but leaky
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I purchased this bottle because it was something unique. There are a bunch of us at work that have the standard Sigg bottles, and I wanted something that had a little bit of a bigger mouth opening (for ice) and that i could see in. This bottle met 2 of these qualities.
I've used it once. I filled it 3/4 of the way full, chucked it into my bag, and left for work. At some point I realized that my leg was wet, and the bottle had leaked. I know that the bottle wasn't totally upside down, and was at most, just on it's side. I'm going to have to do some testing to figure out what conditions make it leak.
It's pretty, but not for travel.
Customer Review: hmm
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
It may have the look of "blown glass" as the description states, but it's just plastic. I thought this was a glass bottle, which would have made it so much better.
I ordered dirrectly from the Kor site and it wook weeks to get the order. So slow. The packaging was great, very minimal waste but still kept the bottles safe. Before you wash the bottles, they wreak. Such a heavy plastic smell.
It's still got it's pluses though. It holds a lot of water, I like the size of the mouth opening, you can get ice cubes into it fairly easily, it's a distinct design, and it doesn't leak.
Customer Review: Wish It Had Been More Durable
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I loved this bottle for the first two months I had it, using it 2-3 times a week during my classes (I teach) and twice-a-week work outs. Then, the white plastic handle came away from the body on one side. I guess I dropped it at some point, but I don't remember the fall being anything out of the ordinary. I finally cracked the whole handle off on purpose so that I could still use the bottle. So, I have an expensive water bottle without the handy handle, and it looks pretty ratty.Customer Review: Pretty, yet not very practical
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
I have to start by saying that my water bottle gets more compliments than I have in a lifetime! Everyone who sees me with it LOVES it.
It does not fit in a cup holder, so when I took it to the cubs game, I couldn't put it in the holder, or in a car, or anywhere else where you can find a cup holder.
It's difficult to drink out of it when you're in a moving bus/train, and since this is my daily commute, it sucks having to always wait until we're at a full stop to drink.
I usually put fridge water in it, but I don't mind water that's room temperature, so I continue to drink it throughout the day, and you get that "plastic smell" when the water is no longer cold.
I can easily drink from it with one hand. I can use my thumb to press the button to flip the top open and drink, and that's nice when I have stuff in my other hand. It's a bit large and requires me to carry a decent sized purse ...but I ALWAYS need water, so I guess this is a good thing.
Update: I recently dropped it as I was coming out of my sister's car ...about a 2 foot drop. It's fine, except that it now leaks water when it sits on it's side. I would expect a little more durability from a $35 water bottle!!!
Customer Review: Pretty, but that is to me the best thing it has going for it
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
First of all, this is probably the most aesthetically pleasing water bottle that I have ever seen, if this factor is a consideration at all when purchasing such an item. The first couple of times I used it, everyone was asking me about it, so it has definite merits as a conversation piece. After that, I have to admit that I was not so pleased. I had no use for the pithy little sayings that you can insert into the cap, and cleaning the bottle is a bit of a challenge unless you have appropriate tools to do so. The design was not that functional and is actually rather fragile - I find it too tall and narrow, so when I accidentally knocked it with my elbow, it tipped over immediately ,rolled off the table, and landed onto a wooden floor about three feet below. The impact was enough to put several cracks in the side of the bottle, and the cap snapped off and smashed into little bits. I have dropped other plastic bottles and none had broken before, much less quite so spectacularly. I would hesitate to say that everyone who drops their bottles will have a similar result, but it was rather surprising. For the price, however, I was somewhat disappointed.