No matter where you live in the world today, I think we can all agree that there is a lot going on at the moment. If you watch the news even for a minute, you’re bombarded with heart-wrenching, negative news stories as far as the eye can see. Between natural disasters, climate change, political despair, unnecessary violence, and everything in between …simply being a human in 2022 can be overwhelming. If we stop for a minute to really think about it all and take it all in, it can quickly become overwhelming. With all of that said, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself, both physically and emotionally. Prioritizing self-care should be non-negotiable, so here are some tips for doing just that. Continue reading
Promotional Products: Do They Have a Place in the Gen Z Workforce?
Promotional products have always been a part of the employee recruitment and retention conversation. Employee appreciation gifts, corporate events, and other work team events have been a great place for custom promotional products. But with a new generation of people entering the workforce, are these items still relevant? Continue reading
What is Upcycling?
There are a lot of ways to start living a more sustainable life, from daily habits to purchasing habits and everything in between, there is a lot we can incorporate into our daily lives to prioritize sustainability. One easy and effective way to do that is by making the switch to reusable water bottles from single-use plastic water bottles (and all plastic beverage bottles!). There are many different reusable water bottle options out there, and of course many different processes for producing those bottles. Let’s learn a bit more about one kind of production process called Upcycling, which is helping to reduce landfill waste in more than one way! Continue reading
Reusable Water Bottles are More Important Than Ever
Summer is in full swing, which means hot (and for our team here in Maine…humid) days are here to stay. More time outside in the heat and sun means that more people will be taking their hydration on the go. Drinking water and staying hydrated while outside in the sun are super important when trying to stay cool. We know that more people are reaching for their water bottle right now …but what kind of bottle are they reaching for? Unfortunately, for many it’s still a single-use plastic bottle rather than reusable water bottles. Continue reading
Canada Schedules Single-Use Plastics Ban
We know that sustainability has become a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason. Environmental groups have urged government officials across the globe to prioritize sustainable practices on every level as climate change continues to be one of the biggest threats current and future generations. More and more organizations and individuals have begun to focus on this issue and create programs and initiatives to help solve it. One concrete step towards a more sustainable future has come from Canada, as they publicly schedule a ban on popular single-use plastics to take place over the next few years. This is a huge undertaking and will hopefully result in reduced waste across the country!
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Top Water Bottles for College Students — 2022 Edition!
We have clients that work in many different industries, from restaurants to dental offices and everything in between. One industry that is popular among our client base is education. We’re going to focus specifically on colleges and universities, because we’ve found that some of our water bottles have a following from our college clients! It was so remarkable to see this over one industry that we had to share. Continue reading
Our Staff’s Favorite Bottle Products!
At Bulletin Brands, every single product you see on our sites has been hand-selected by our knowledgeable staff and personally tested to ensure quality and function of each product. You read that right! This means we have intimate knowledge of each product because believe it or not, we use them in our own homes! At a recent staff training, we each shared what some of our favorite products were, and why we loved them. Let’s see what everyone had to say! Continue reading
Custom Promotional Products: The Key to Engaging Remote Employees
It’s been over 2 years since the pandemic started (how crazy is that?!) when millions of people were sent home from the office and began working from home. What started as a temporary measure that people thought would last a few days or weeks, has become a long-term or even permanent change for many companies. A study by Owl Labs showed that 62% of people aged 22 to 65 claim to work remotely at least occasionally. What does this mean for businesses? It means that hiring teams and managers are met with a new set of challenges when trying to foster a strong team culture. How do you engage with employees outside of the office to make them feel valued and seen? How do you create a strong company culture and instill the company’s values virtually instead of in-person? Answer: custom promotional products! Continue reading
Clean Beaches Week: Head to the Beach with Reusable Water Bottles!
Clean Beach Week is July 1-7! It’s an entire week every year that is dedicated to celebrating our beautiful beaches and highlighting the importance of keeping them clean. Here in Maine (where our team is headquartered) we have some absolutely gorgeous beaches, so this idea hits close to home! Every time I step foot on a beach, I’m reminded just how incredible planet Earth is and how lucky I live where I do. (And glad I am that I use reusable water bottles instead of plastic!) Continue reading
The Best Water Bottles for Camping This Summer!
With summer in full swing, lots of people are hitting the trails and getting outside in nature! Hiking, biking, swimming, and camping are just a few of the popular activities that make summer so much fun. If you’re one of these people (or your customers are!) then you should be on the look out for the best camping water bottles to make your summer adventures great. We’ve got you covered when looking for the best reusable water bottles for camping. Read along for some of our favorite bottles! Continue reading