Category Archives: Check This Out-

Outdoor Retailer 2010

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Hydro Flask

Outdoor Retailer is the tradeshow venue of choice for the outdoor specialty industry, and the Hydro Crew has been in Salt Lake City since Monday spreading the good news that outdoor enthusiasts no longer have to drink non-insulated or BPA-laced … Continue reading →

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EPA launches a water conservation program – and takes a road trip

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Laurel

This summer, the Environmental Protection Agency will travel around the country in collaboration with American Water, spreading the word about their WaterSense program and its “We’re for Water” campaign. The traveling information center will stop at national landmarks and teach … Continue reading →

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The Story of Bottled Water with Annie Leonard

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Laurel
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California’s ban on BPA might affect the whole country

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Laurel

Last week, the California State Assembly passed a bill banning BPA from food and drink containers intended for children 3 and younger. The bill was passed by a slim margin (42 – 31 according to saferstates.com) and now will move … Continue reading →

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Backpacking recipes: an old stand-by makes a delicious dinner

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Laurel

With the introduction of The Wide Mouth Hydro Flask, a world of possibilities has opened up for the backpacker who would prefer to do some of the cooking at home. Say you plan to only spend one night at your … Continue reading →

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Virginia reverses its ban on bottled water for state workers

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Laurel

State agencies in Virginia are once again allowed to buy individual-size bottles of water after a ban, instituted by Gov. Tim Kaine, was reversed by Gov. Bob McDonnell. Virginia’s state spending on bottled water was $158,000 in 2009, and another … Continue reading →

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"Bottled and Sold" by Peter Gleick

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Laurel

The Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water Internationally recognized water expert Peter Gleick just published at book last month called Bottled and Sold which is an in depth look the bottled water problem. Gleick conducted a substantial amount of … Continue reading →

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Bend Summer Festival

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Laurel

Our Hydroflask headquarters are in Bend, Oregon and almost everyone that lives in town is celebrating the long awaited arrival of… SUMMER. It was a drawn-out, grey winter and an even longer, greyer spring, and now that the sun is … Continue reading →

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TapIt helps make clean water accessible to the public

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Laurel

TapIt is an organization that was founded in New York City in 2008 to form a water bottle refilling network for people on the go. Instead of stopping into the store to buy a plastic bottle filled with water, New … Continue reading →

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HydroFlask Stainless Steel Double-wall Vacuum Hydration Bottle Keeps Hot or Cold Better than Others

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Hydro Flask

HydroFlask Stainless Steel Double-wall Vacuum Hydration Bottle Keeps Hot or Cold Better than Others.
By Steve Kruschen, The One and Only Mr. Gadget®
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