Sigg bottles news (you know, the BPA thingy?)

I'm not always on the ball when it comes to the latest news. Most of you know about the SIGG bottles fiasco already. Those of you who do not, have a right as consumers to know.
I'm not good at all the words, so I've provided snippets and links for you to read instead.
I hope you get all the info you need to make your own informed decision about your old SIGG bottle.

CEO letter about Sigg bottle liners
"All SIGG bottles made since August 2008 contain our new BPA free EcoCare liner. SIGG bottles manufactured prior to August 2008 have the former water‐based epoxy liner which contains trace amounts of BPA. These bottles have been thoroughly tested and showed 0% leaching of BPA. It is easy to determine which liner you have, as they are of 2 distinctly different colors.
Visit http://www.sigg.com/about-sigg/knowledge-base/faq to see photos comparing the two."

SIGG knowledge base (FAQ)
"Are older bottles containing BPA safe?
Yes. U.S. and worldwide regulatory bodies continue to deem the component safe and independent research has shown that these bottles do not leach. We stand behind the quality and safety of all our SIGG bottles including those with our former liner."

If you are at all concerned with the SIGG bottle you have, please refer to 'Which liner do I have?' to look at the different liners. The old ones have metallic look, while the new BPA free ones have a dull plastic look.

The reps. of SIGG in Australia are accepting old lined bottles and exchanging them with new eco lined bottles. This is a voluntary exchange and you will get a bottle in the same size and as best match as possible. (ie; boy bottle for boy bottle) If you love your bottle's design, then keep it - as you have no guarantee of the design you will get back in the new bottle. The old bottles are still safe, as outlined above.
If you have been misled in believing the SIGG bottle you have purchased, did not contain BPA, then here is the address to send your old bottle to: (Again, please check the inside of your bottle first. Don't go sending any new lined bottles to them.... you'll get it sent back... or maybe not, as they may see it as a sign of protest.... so then you'll end up with no bottle, won't you? That's not the aim here.)

SIC Swiss Import
Reply Paid 86193
Werribee Vic 3030

I'm still happy to stock SIGG bottles at bpab.
Yeah, they made a foolish mistake with not being totally transparent about what the liner ingredients were.
They did state their bottles don't leach BPA, and that is true.
They now only make bottles with the new eco liner.
They do make an effort to support environmental causes.
Metal bottles will always be better than plastic.

We are not an environmental store, but do like to offer alternatives for the better when we can.
We have taken all old bottles off the (virtual) shelves and will be sending them back to our rep.

You can also read SIGG CEO Steve Wasik's 'I'm sorry' letter.

Theme Shopping: Robots

1. Robot Transformers (6 to choose from) $4 each
2. Red Robot Tee (also in cloud blue) $29 each
3. Robot Wall Art $99
4. Space Robot Water Bottle $32.50
5. Robot Hoodie $38
6. Dancing Robots (4 to choose from) $4.50 each

Each week I'll be doing some random theme shopping from bpab. If there's a theme you want to see, let me know.

Does your water bottle have it's own shoe?

Got lots of new Sigg gear in this week and I'm loving these two items!


Chai is coveting the Fairy tale bag and 400ml bottle set (above). Little does she know she'll be presented with a set when she starts kinda next year. (Lucky girl!)
There's a Space themed set too. Plus there are snack boxes that match these themes also. Very cool.

This is a Shoe Pouch for your bottle!
Your bottle goes into the top part and there's a secret compartment on the bottom to sneak a few snacks in when you're out and about. Kids will love practising tying up the shoe laces too (or re-threading them into less 'embarrassing' patterns.

Comes in 4 different colours / designs. $21.50 each. (bottle not included)

Lots of new bottle designs are in and Kidz Grip handles come in white now too.
Check it all out here.

***Give-a-way time!
But I'm not giving away anything for nothing this time:
Purchase any Sigg bottle from our range over the month of September and go in the running to WIN your very own Shoe Pouch! (Your choice).
1 Shoe Pouch winner will be randomly drawn on 1st October 2009.
Get 2 entries into the draw by typing 'rainbow blog' in the comments box at checkout.

Those of you not up to purchasing a bottle at this time can go ahead and blog about this giveaway and you'll be gifted with a $5 off voucher code to spend on anything at bpab. My thank you to you for spreading the word! Just leave me a comment with link to post and make sure I can email you too.

Sigg bottle design competition

Sigg are calling for entries into their Bottle Design Competition 2009!
Gain world wide exposure and get your design on one of the most environmentally conscious products on the planet - the SIGG water bottle.
Using a SIGG reusable bottle is a smart and simple way to reduce unnecessary waste and to take better care of our planet. So it's not surprising the theme for this years design competition is CELEBRATE NATURE.
The top 3 designs will be launched in the official SIGG collection and share $4,000(USD) in prize money.

Go here to find out how to get your winning design on a SIGG bottle!

I think I'll even have a crack of this!! Good luck.
(bpab is proud to stock SIGG bottles... and we use them everyday too.)

Practice drinking water

Set the example for the younger ones, or at least make sure they have their own bottle of water handy. We've got new Sigg bottles in stock.... there's something for everyone.

September newsletter - It's BIRTHDAY MONTH!!

To celebrate our 2nd birthday, we'll be doing the following:

* VIP's get 2 points per $1 spent (that's double points people!)

* Every purchase WILL be gift wrapped... like a present!

* During the month of September there will be SPOT SPECIALS appearing for a very limited time! (example: x product will be 1/2 price for 10 minutes)

Keep an eye on the scrolling banner and also the ON SALE pages.... will you be lucky to grab one? It's going to be good fun!!

Hip Hip to bpab!
Take me to the shop.
Have a great month and eat some cake for us... preferably chocolate... just do a face plant! Monica @ bpab

Check out our Facebook page. You don't need to be a member of Facebook either.

Kezia will get her money refunded for her Poss Bloss purchase! Yay Kezia!

Read more on Yunginz in our blog.

Shop for your new Yunginz shoes (and go in the monthly draw for a free pair courtesy of Yunginz! They're running the comp. not us.)

Read more about Little Extensions in the rainbow blog.

Shop for you own little extensions at bpab.

Shop for Lark stuff. (Fair Trade + Hand Made)

Shop for Look At The Wall. (Hand Made + Local to Melbourne + Recycled Products Used)

Shop for Sigg bottles and accessories. (Environmentally Friendly)Shop for these tambourines or all Eleganter wooden toys. (Non-toxic paint used on everything)

Sip in style

Got some great looking Sigg water bottles today.
Very tempting to trade in my (not so) old bottle for a new one!
They won't taint your water, leak or get lost in the blah of boring water bottles.
Give up those yucky plastic bottles that off gas and don't last the distance...... we've got one for every age!