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The View from the Bay

7 fun and sylish ways to keep your resolutions

“ A beautifully colored or patterned new "hydration vessel" will help, especially since they donate some proceeds to water causes ”

01.28.2010 | The View from the Bay

Daily Candy

2010 Feel Better Already

“ That dry winter radiator heat can leave you parched like a camel. But not if you carry around one of KOR’s new colored vessels. The sleek bottles make even water look fancy. ”

01.04.2010 | Daily Candy

Glamour Magazine

25 Amazing Gifts That Also Give Back

“ One percent of annual proceeds goes to Kor's Thirst for Giving program ”

12.01.2009 | Glamour Magazine

Inhabitat

Kor Unveils Limited Edition Water Vessels that Give Back

“ With all the controversy and outrage surrounding the presence of BPA in plastic water bottles, KOR has stood by its commitment to encourage individuals to stop buying disposable bottled water with its smoothly styled BPA-free water vessels ”

11.18.2009 | Inhabitat

Best of New Orleans

Make Him Happy

“ Your eco-friendly man will appreciate that a portion of each purchase of the BPA-free KOR One Hydration Vessel is donated to a water-related cause: global water crisis, watershed protection, ocean protection or container recycling. ”

11.16.2009 | Best of New Orleans

805 Living

Mind / Body / Soul

“ Better than a bottle, Kor One is an insulated, reusable BPA-free hydration vessel ”

11.09.2009 | 805 Living

Shape

What She Can't Live Without

“ I love that this company donates 1 percent of sales to a nonprofit that protects oceans ”

11.01.2009 | Shape

Competitor Magazine

KOR Hydration Vessel

“ Every time you open the top of a KOR Hydration Vessel, you'll be inspired by a message -- and maybe inspired to drink more, too ”

10.29.2009 | Competitor Magazine

Elle Canada

Tall Drink

“ You won't forget to stay hydrated with a water bottle that could moonlight as an objet d'art ”

09.22.2009 | Elle Canada

Woman's World

Style - On The Rocks

“ Beyond being attractive, this water bottle has great features ... it's really versatile ”

09.21.2009 | Woman's World

Woodbury Magazine

Smart Water

“ Beauty is more than bottle deep with the translucent Kor One Hydration Vessel ”

09.20.2009 | Woodbury Magazine

University Link

Drink Yourself Thin

“ Kor Water hydration vessels combine beautiful design and concern for sustainable water in the form of reusable, BPA-free water bottles ”

09.18.2009 | University Link

Industry Week

Designed for Success

“ Founder and CEO Eric Barnes is betting that careful attention to design and aligning his business with water advocacy will bring success to start-up KOR Water. ”

09.16.2009 | Industry Week

Treehugger

Find a BPA Free Alternative To SIGG

“ After the recent Bisphenol A scare, a lot of people are looking for new water bottles. That makes it a good time to introduce the Kor One bottle by RKS designs. It has a special flip top that can be easily opened with one hand (a must for sports like rowing or cycling) and it's made of BPA free Eastman Tritan. ”

08.24.2009 | Treehugger

Gadling

Road testing the KOR ONE water bottle

“ In today's Nalgene-dominated market, the design is a head turner for sure. Every where we take this bottle we get compliments on it, from the frisbee field to the farmer's market to the deli, and we're in a constant state of explaining where we got our snazzy, space-ship bottle. ”

08.13.2009 | Gadling

Mother Nature Network

Going beyond the dorm

“ Thirsty? Hold up to 750 ml of water, yes, water in these beautifully designed, dorm-appropriate, BPA-free bottles. ”

08.12.2009 | Mother Nature Network

Sactown Magazine

Healing Waters

“ Send a message with a bottle; A portion of sales from these colorful, BPA-free Kor bottles benefit water-related causes from container recycling to ocean protection ”

08.03.2009 | Sactown Magazine

USA Today

Fashion Forward: Eco aqua

“ Take a sip from Gwyneth Paltrow's ecoconscious lifestyle with the KOR water bottle, her hydration container of choice ”

07.22.2009 | USA Today

GOOP

KOR Hydration Vessel

“ This brings a whole new meaning to the term “water bottle.” The KOR hydration vessel [...] encourages you to never drink out of a disposable plastic bottle ever again. ”

07.02.2009 | GOOP

Naturally Saavy

KOR ONE Hydration Vessel

“ Even though the design alone is enough for us to recommend this bottle, the aesthetics are simply the icing on the cake of this eco-conscious and socially responsible product. ”

06.25.2009 | Naturally Saavy

Swell City Guide

Seven Summer Beauty Necessities

“ The KOR hydration vessel is made of safe materials and manufacturing in mind. [...] Stay beautiful and hydrated while helping the environment all at once. ”

06.25.2009 | Swell City Guide

Elevation Outdoors

Fun in the Sun

“ This could be the sexiest water bottle we've ever seen. But that's beside the point. Save yourself and the world from harmful plastics in favor of a smart clean design that's PBA-free. ”

06.15.2009 | Elevation Outdoors

Business World High Life

giffen goods

“ Money well spent ”

06.01.2009 | Business World High Life

Virtu Magazine

Kor One

“ [KOR] believes that health and viability should be celebrated and not 'constrained' in an aluminum or plastic bottle ”

06.01.2009 | Virtu Magazine

StyleCaster

KOR Water Vessels

“ No matter your color preference, toss those other water bottles in the recycling bin and purchase a KOR ONE reusable vessel for all your hydration needs. ”

05.26.2009 | StyleCaster

O: The Oprah Magazine

A Tall Drink of Water

“ This wide-mouth version [of a water bottle] is ideal and 1 percent of sales supports nonprofits committed to environmental issues ”

05.01.2009 | O: The Oprah Magazine

Outblush

Kor One Hydration Vessels

“ These aren't your ordinary "water bottles." No, Kor One Hydration Vessels are clearly of a more elite class, and they've got a pretty damn great purpose, too. ”

04.18.2009 | Outblush

Men's Health

I'm sick of buying bottled water. Should I just filter my tap water?

“ The KOR ONE... can be opened and closed with one hand, making it great for driving and working out. ”

04.01.2009 | Men's Health

Treehugger

Kor One Water Bottles Support Water Causes

“ If you're in need of a reuseable water container, consider picking a cause that is closest to your heart (or simply your favorite color, since each cause is extremely worthy) and snap up Kor's donation offer. Kor One bottles are a top pick for TreeHuggers ”

04.01.2009 | Treehugger

breathe magazine

genius in a bottle

“ Its good looks will grab you, but a gulpable, wide mouth and one-handed hinge opening will win you over ”

03.15.2009 | breathe magazine

Business Week

Bottled Waters Lose Their Effervescence

“ The bottled water business hasn't figured out a way to address the fundamental fact that municipal pipes are the most environmentally friendly way to distribute water ”

01.30.2009 | Business Week

Good Morning America

Trend Watch: What's Hot for 2009

“ The KOR ONE was featured New Years Day on Good Morning America in a segment entitled "Trend Watch: What’s Hot for 2009?" ”

01.01.2009 | Good Morning America

Women's Running

Fitness Diva

“ Add this 750-milliliter nontoxic, reusable water bottle in your gym bag, and you'll be much kinder to your health and Mother Earth ”

12.20.2008 | Women's Running

CBS: The Early Show

Perfect Gifts For Athletes

“ Outside magazine's Mike Roberts shows Harry Smith some great gift ideas for athletes or anyone interested in getting into sports. ”

12.04.2008 | CBS: The Early Show

Metropolis Magazine

Plastic Surgery

“ With it's crystal-blue body, white trim, and streamlined shape, the KOR ONE bottle is substantially slicker than its backpacking brethren. ”

12.01.2008 | Metropolis Magazine

CNET

The most beautiful water bottle ever?

“ Inspired by the look of blown glass, the 750ml bottle is made ofBPA-free plastic with an integrated handle. At the touch of a button,the tight-sealing cap swivels open and reveals a mouth that's designedto be wide enough for ice cubes but small enough to minimize splashing. ”

11.22.2008 | CNET

The Week

The best...contaminant free bottles

“ Designed to have the same cachet as single-use bottles by Voss and SmartWater ,this 750-mililiter bottle features an extra-wide mouth and a release button for easy, one-hand opening. ”

11.14.2008 | The Week

Daily Candy Los Angeles

Quart or Life Crisis

“ Aside from being easy on the eyes, the design’s ergonomic flip top(easily maneuvered with one hand) and extra-wide mouth make for maximumgulpage with minimum face splashage. ”

11.01.2008 | Daily Candy Los Angeles

I.D. Magazine

The Year's Smartest Products - KOR ONE

“ The KOR ONE cuts a profile cleaner and more elegant than other water bottles - a godsend for style-conscious drinkers tired of looking like they just got back from Outward Bound. ”

11.01.2008 | I.D. Magazine

Advertising Age

Water Bottle as iPod-like Fashion Accessory

“ California companies Kor Water [and] RKS Design [...] have spent three years re-inventing the lowly water bottle as a 'personal hydration vessel'". ”

10.06.2008 | Advertising Age

The New York Times

Slick Design Comes to the Water Bottle

“ Bloggers who got an early look have been atwitter for months ”

10.02.2008 | The New York Times

Re-Nest

Hydration Goes High-Tech

“ This bottle has been all the buzz on the world wide webbings. BPA free and very reusable...this is a magnificent piece of engineering. ”

09.15.2008 | Re-Nest

Outside Magazine

The World's Best New Gear

“ Kor's new ONE 'hydration vessel' is both bisphenol-free and undeniably slick. ”

09.01.2008 | Outside Magazine

Zink

Cut to the KOR

“ the KOR ONE Hydration Vessel is the perfect alternative to other bland bottles ”

09.01.2008 | Zink

freefoot Crush

KOR

“ When is a consumer product a work of art? KOR Water have created such aproduct: the KOR ONE is a water bottle or, if you will, a personal HydrationVessel that not only edifies the solution to needless waste but does so withmore sex appeal than is warranted in such a humble object. ”

08.09.2008 | freefoot Crush

Men's Vogue Online

Plastic Fantastic

“ KOR's chic little canteen also requires less energy to produce, so it's eco-friendly to use and even friendlier to make. Plus for less than $30, you can get a new piece of art and live green without overdrawing on yours. ”

07.24.2008 | Men's Vogue Online

Gizmodo

One-Handable, Reusable and Very Nice Looking

“ If there was ever a reusable water bottle that we'd pay $29 for, this would be it. The Kor One is made out of BPA free plastic, and can be opened with one hand while cycling or running or eating... ”

06.30.2008 | Gizmodo

Treehugger

Kor ONE:Reinventing the Water Bottle

“ After the recent Bisphenol A scare, a lot of people are looking for new water bottles. That makes it a good time to introduce the Kor One bottle ”

06.30.2008 | Treehugger

Dexigner

KOR ONE: Hydration Vessel

“ The KOR ONE was designed to fit our everyday lives - to be equally at home on an executive's desk, in a yoga studio, and at your side throughout the day. ”

06.29.2008 | Dexigner

Vox

This is Hot

“ The KOR water bottle. Super designed, super saucy, super good for the earth!It's also $30. But I think I need it. ”

06.28.2008 | Vox

JC Report

Water, Re-Designed

“ Then the news of BPA chemicals leaching out of plastic bottles came out, sending a shudder through masses of Nalgene power-drinkers. To the rescue comes the KOR ONE Hydration Vessel, a sustainable bottle that redefines what a water bottle can be. ”

06.27.2008 | JC Report

Moco Loco

Nice Bottle, Nice Eyes

“ Partnered with KOR WATER, RKS designed the KOR ONE to be part of an everyday routine, so that everyone can feel at ease re-using this safe bottle. ”

06.26.2008 | Moco Loco

Product Wiki

Kor One Water Bottle

“ The Kor One water bottle is a reusable water bottle that is not made from polycarbonate (therefore doesn't have any Bisephenol-A hazards). ”

06.25.2008 | Product Wiki

technogad

KOR ONE HydrationVessel

“ KOR ONE is a reusable bottle conceived and designed in partnership with Eastman Tritan and RKS Design using Bisphenol-A (BPA)-free Tritancopolyester which is as healthy for consumers as they were for the environment. ”

06.25.2008 | technogad

Cool Hunting

Kor One Water Vessel

“ The Kor One Hydration Vessel elevates the humble water bottle to new aesthetic and functional levels. Forget Voss, Smart Water, and Jeff. ”

06.24.2008 | Cool Hunting

Jake’s Design Blog

Kor One Most Excellent Reusable Water Bottle

“ The Kor One water bottle retails for $30 has a really cool design. The Kor One isenvironmentally friendly and is made from BPA free plastic. ”

06.24.2008 | Jake’s Design Blog

First In Touch

Ya know a good product when you see one

“ First there was bottled water, then there was Nalgene, now KOR ONE Hydration Vessel (yes it's BPA free). ”

06.24.2008 | First In Touch

Worth Its Weight In Awesome

KOR Water

“ It's refreshing to see a company stepping outside the realm of the disposableand into the reusable and still think how consumers interact with a product. ”

06.24.2008 | Worth Its Weight In Awesome

The Dieline

KOR ONE Water Vessel

“ In steps KOR, with a considered, well-designed solution. KOR realized thatalthough people are willing to use a reusable bottle, they are more likely todo so if it doesn't look like hell (hello Nalgene). ”

06.21.2008 | The Dieline

Live Modern

KOR ONE hydration vessel

“ It’s BPA free, wide mouthed, and absolutely sexy. At $29 they aren’t cheap,but if you stopped buying bottled water and just filtered your own at home itwould not only be better for the environment, but cheaper overall. ”

06.21.2008 | Live Modern

Yanko

KOR ONE HydrationVessel

“ The design itself is innovative with its intuitive, one-handed operation bottle capwith a thumb release and kung fu grip. Yada yada yada…it’s water in a cool bottle, made from sustainable materials. They win, go buy it. ”

06.21.2008 | Yanko

Grassroots Modern

KOR ONE Hydration Vessel

“ Well there is a new kid on the block, and they are here to show that not only cana plastic water bottle be healthy and environmentally responsible, it can lookamazing too. The Kor One Hydration Vessel is a new water bottle... ”

06.20.2008 | Grassroots Modern

Dustbowl

KOR ONE WaterVessel

“ Besides being a sexy design, it also features a one-handed lid latch system thatallows the bottle to be sealed even when laying flat. ”

06.20.2008 | Dustbowl

Uncrate

KOR ONE Hydration Vessel

“ A reusable water bottle as healthy as the water you put inside it. The KOR ONEHydration Vessel ($30) is BPA-free (good for your body) and cuts down on the amount of water bottles you throw away each year (good for the planet). ”

06.19.2008 | Uncrate

Boing Boing

KOR ONE water bottle looks, is venerated like God's own suppository

“ if a little fancy chatting and branded design is what it takes to make using a reusable water bottle hip...I can grin and bear it. ”

06.18.2008 | Boing Boing

Core77

KOR ONE Water Vessel

“ For those of you who like to refill, reuse, and rehydrate, there's a new waterbottle coming to town, and it's a serious design contender on aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, and manufacturing. ”

06.16.2008 | Core77

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