There is something incredibly satisfying about sipping a drink with a straw. Perhaps it’s the throw back to the juice boxes and capri suns of our childhood or visions of sipping pina coladas in the sun or simply the fact that many people report it’s simply easier to drink from a straw. Regardless, this love of straws recently came under fire for the insane waste produced by single use plastic straws. Did you know that 500...

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In the summer of 2018 we launched our cult-favorite Paris Water Balm. Now that this amazing balm turned three, we thought it would be fun to share a behind the scenes look at the making of what really is the best lip balm  and remedy for chapped dry lips ever.  Why we decided to make the world’s best lip balm The idea for the Water Balm came from an honest frustration with the status quo. We were super hydrated people but still experienced chapped lips and wanted to...

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Last month might have been Plastic Free July, but at bkr we believe plastic free shouldn’t be a one-month thing. Let’s keep the conversation going all year round, say adieu to single-use, and aim for a Plastic Free Forever! But between the images of the growing garbage patch in the Pacific and concerns regarding the unhealthy chemicals in plastic, things can feel overwhelming. Before you give up, we have some simple swaps to help you reduce the plastic in your life. Notice we said “reduce” not “remove” as we...

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ESSENTIAL ADVICE ON KEEPING YOUR BKR WATER BOTTLE SPARKLY CLEAN Welcome to KEEPING IT CLEAN 101 with Tal. Class is now in session.We’ve been asked how often a reusable glass water bottle has to be cleaned since we launched our first 16 oz. glass water bottle in 2011. The thing is, you can see inside of it and every part of every bkr glass water bottle is clear. And if it’s only ever filled with water AND...

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From ocean pollution to health concerns, the negative impacts of plastic water bottles are clear. But, a lot of people still bizarrely opt for plastic over glass. Sure, it may seem more convenient to grab a disposable plastic water bottle and go, and maybe that new plastic water bottle design made by a beauty brand you absolutely love is tempting because it’s cute. But are the risks worth it? With reusable water bottles, drinking water...

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