Comments on: Non-Profit Eco Canteen Makes Cheap, Affordable Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottles http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Quinci Williams http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11347 Quinci Williams Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:13:51 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11347 This place is a sure rip off...I hung up and decided not to get the product and tried to verified that the order had been canceled and was informed that all the operators were out . Then I called my card service and was informed that they would have to wait until it appeared on my bill, which was 2 days later. I called eco canteen and told them that I didnt want to product and that they never verified any info and they said they had mailed it that day. I informed them that if they mailed it how could it then take up to 4 weeks to receive it...it is such a rip off and on the TV commercial they tell you thatthe carried is of no charge but they bill your card for the mailing cost....please dont get trapped with this mess This place is a sure rip off…I hung up and decided not to get the product and tried to verified that the order had been canceled and was informed that all the operators were out . Then I called my card service and was informed that they would have to wait until it appeared on my bill, which was 2 days later. I called eco canteen and told them that I didnt want to product and that they never verified any info and they said they had mailed it that day. I informed them that if they mailed it how could it then take up to 4 weeks to receive it…it is such a rip off and on the TV commercial they tell you thatthe carried is of no charge but they bill your card for the mailing cost….please dont get trapped with this mess

]]> By: Ben http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11346 Ben Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:56:13 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11346 After visiting each site and looking at each company, I agree, Project Earth H2o http://www.projectearthh2o.com is, in my opinion, the best choice. I purchased 4 bottles for my family and they are great. Let me just share with you what we received for $15.99 each TOTAL! Free shipping & handling, a free extra push pull cap and $2.00 of each bottle I purchased was donated to eco charities as well as another pink bottle went to breast cancer research. That is probably why they were just were voted as one of the nations "Top 10 Greenest Companies for 2009." So not up-charges, no shipping charges, charitable donations and great service. This is not a shameless promotion, just a very satisfied customer! Thanks Project Earth H2o! After visiting each site and looking at each company, I agree, Project Earth H2o http://www.projectearthh2o.com is, in my opinion, the best choice. I purchased 4 bottles for my family and they are great. Let me just share with you what we received for $15.99 each TOTAL! Free shipping & handling, a free extra push pull cap and $2.00 of each bottle I purchased was donated to eco charities as well as another pink bottle went to breast cancer research. That is probably why they were just were voted as one of the nations “Top 10 Greenest Companies for 2009.” So not up-charges, no shipping charges, charitable donations and great service. This is not a shameless promotion, just a very satisfied customer! Thanks Project Earth H2o!

]]> By: planet zero gravity http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11345 planet zero gravity Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:52:38 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11345 Planet Zero Gravity sells stainless steel water bottles in a one liter and half liter size. www.planetzerogravity.com The half liter size fits in car cup holders, bike racks and kayaks. They help you stay hydrated and reduce plastic pollution. Planet Zero Gravity is a member of 1% For The Planet and support and are members of many sports/environmental organizations. Planet Zero Gravity's owners are active outdoor enthusiasts and have started the company to help ensure our beautiful planet will be enjoyed and preserved. Lets keep the plastic out of of our oceans, rivers, sidewalks and bodies. Buy one today and you will never need to buy another plastic water bottle again! Planet Zero Gravity offers free, fast shipping. Drink water responsibly!!! www.planetzerogravity.com Planet Zero Gravity sells stainless steel water bottles in a one liter and half liter size. http://www.planetzerogravity.com The half liter size fits in car cup holders, bike racks and kayaks. They help you stay hydrated and reduce plastic pollution. Planet Zero Gravity is a member of 1% For The Planet and support and are members of many sports/environmental organizations.

Planet Zero Gravity’s owners are active outdoor enthusiasts and have started the company to help ensure our beautiful planet will be enjoyed and preserved.

Lets keep the plastic out of of our oceans, rivers, sidewalks and bodies. Buy one today and you will never need to buy another plastic water bottle again! Planet Zero Gravity offers free, fast shipping.

Drink water responsibly!!!
http://www.planetzerogravity.com

]]> By: Mark Stanley http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11344 Mark Stanley Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:46:03 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11344 Ok, first off, Eco Canteen's website uses the uber-shady "are you sure you want to navigate away" annoyance-box when yo try to leave their site. That's a dead giveaway for sketchiness. And I agree with the above posters about Klean Kanteen being a solid alternative, definitely an honorable company that's been around for a while now. One other brand that's come into play recently though is WeDrink. Same stainless steel bottles we all know and love, and they go a step further by making heavy donations per-bottle to water relief charities. They are essentially piggy-backing TOMS shoes but with water, but I suppose in the end that's a good thing. Their site is http://www.charitybottle.com Decide for yourself. Ok, first off, Eco Canteen’s website uses the uber-shady “are you sure you want to navigate away” annoyance-box when yo try to leave their site.

That’s a dead giveaway for sketchiness.

And I agree with the above posters about Klean Kanteen being a solid alternative, definitely an honorable company that’s been around for a while now.

One other brand that’s come into play recently though is WeDrink. Same stainless steel bottles we all know and love, and they go a step further by making heavy donations per-bottle to water relief charities.

They are essentially piggy-backing TOMS shoes but with water, but I suppose in the end that’s a good thing. Their site is http://www.charitybottle.com

Decide for yourself.

]]> By: EcoCanteen http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11324 EcoCanteen Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:58:43 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11324 Hello, This is EcoCanteen Customer Service. We have read this blog and have noted that there are some frustrations, particularly with the order process and the pricing. To better clear this up, we want to address these points. The web platform and order process that EcoCanteen uses is identical to almost every Infomercial or Direct Response TV (DRTV) product advertised. There are three major companies in the United States that design, build and maintain websites for most of these companies. We use the largest of these firms to design and host Ecocanteen.com.. DRTV websites, like Ecocanteen.com, commonly have a simple landing page that shows the commercial, gives details about the product advertised, displays all pricing and shipping/handling costs, and has an order form. Once customers complete their purchase by clicking the “Process Order” button at the bottom of EcoCanteen.com, they are taken to a series of other product pages where they can add additional items to their order. After several pages, which all display the pricing and shipping/handling, the customer sees their receipt page. Our prices are clearly stated on the home page of www.ecocanteen.com. The EcoCanteen is $9.99 plus $5.95 shipping/handling and comes with a bonus insulated tote plus the shipping of $4.95. All together one adult bottle with an insulated tote comes to $20.89, which is less than Klean Kanteen and other competitors we’ve price checked, and their prices do not include a tote. Customers are also asked if they would like to upgrade to a deluxe model that has a stainless steel lid and lifetime guarantee for an additional $7.95 each. The Kid’s EcoCanteen is $8.95 plus $4.95 shipping/handling and $4.95 shipping/handling for the tote. Never Spill Pull Tops (sports lids) are $4.95 and have no Shipping and Handling. And there is also an offer for rush shipment which is a flat rate of $7.84 in addition to the regular Shipping and Handling. If you would like to contact EcoCanteen with a question, comment, or for help with a Customer Service issue we encourage you to visit us at www.ecocanteencustomerservice.com. The site offers FAQs and our Customer Service phone number. Thank You, The EcoCanteen Customer Service Team Hello,

This is EcoCanteen Customer Service. We have read this blog and have noted that there are some frustrations, particularly with the order process and the pricing. To better clear this up, we want to address these points.

The web platform and order process that EcoCanteen uses is identical to almost every Infomercial or Direct Response TV (DRTV) product advertised. There are three major companies in the United States that design, build and maintain websites for most of these companies. We use the largest of these firms to design and host Ecocanteen.com.. DRTV websites, like Ecocanteen.com, commonly have a simple landing page that shows the commercial, gives details about the product advertised, displays all pricing and shipping/handling costs, and has an order form. Once customers complete their purchase by clicking the “Process Order” button at the bottom of EcoCanteen.com, they are taken to a series of other product pages where they can add additional items to their order. After several pages, which all display the pricing and shipping/handling, the customer sees their receipt page.

Our prices are clearly stated on the home page of http://www.ecocanteen.com. The EcoCanteen is $9.99 plus $5.95 shipping/handling and comes with a bonus insulated tote plus the shipping of $4.95. All together one adult bottle with an insulated tote comes to $20.89, which is less than Klean Kanteen and other competitors we’ve price checked, and their prices do not include a tote. Customers are also asked if they would like to upgrade to a deluxe model that has a stainless steel lid and lifetime guarantee for an additional $7.95 each. The Kid’s EcoCanteen is $8.95 plus $4.95 shipping/handling and $4.95 shipping/handling for the tote. Never Spill Pull Tops (sports lids) are $4.95 and have no Shipping and Handling. And there is also an offer for rush shipment which is a flat rate of $7.84 in addition to the regular Shipping and Handling.

If you would like to contact EcoCanteen with a question, comment, or for help with a Customer Service issue we encourage you to visit us at http://www.ecocanteencustomerservice.com. The site offers FAQs and our Customer Service phone number.

Thank You,

The EcoCanteen Customer Service Team

]]> By: Judith http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11330 Judith Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:35:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11330 I'll tell you whats dumb...giving a child a glass bottle and taking them to the beach, pool,shopping, school, etc. Reusable stainless steel might not be the absolute ideal green solution for on the go hydration in a perfect world, but it is better than glass, its better than plastic, and its a start. Awareness is the begining to solving issues. Save your dispersions for people who dont even try, or for those who suggest giving a child, or even some adults glass bottles. I’ll tell you whats dumb…giving a child a glass bottle and taking them to the beach, pool,shopping, school, etc. Reusable stainless steel might not be the absolute ideal green solution for on the go hydration in a perfect world, but it is better than glass, its better than plastic, and its a start. Awareness is the begining to solving issues. Save your dispersions for people who dont even try, or for those who suggest giving a child, or even some adults glass bottles.

]]> By: Eco Guy http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11343 Eco Guy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:12:41 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11343 This is a complete waste of time, energy, resources and your health! First WHY CAN'T YOU JUST REUSE a GLASS BOTTLE??? HELLO you can easily REUSE A GLASS BOTTLE For free if you buy Perrier, or other ones, GLASS does not outgass metal or metal ions into your water or body= carcinogen big time. Also it causes pollution to create this dumb stainless steel product and is not eco at all to melt metal, print ink on it and all the dumb commercials, it is not even ECO! Save your health, time, money and environment by NOT buying ANY stainless steel products this is giving being ECO A BAD NAME and is dumb! This is a complete waste of time, energy, resources and your health! First WHY CAN’T YOU JUST REUSE a GLASS BOTTLE??? HELLO you can easily REUSE A GLASS BOTTLE For free if you buy Perrier, or other ones, GLASS does not outgass metal or metal ions into your water or body= carcinogen big time. Also it causes pollution to create this dumb stainless steel product and is not eco at all to melt metal, print ink on it and all the dumb commercials, it is not even ECO! Save your health, time, money and environment by NOT buying ANY stainless steel products this is giving being ECO A BAD NAME and is dumb!

]]> By: Florin http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11328 Florin Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:38:52 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11328 While their eco cause is laudable, I have been charged $111 for ordering 4 bottles advertised at $9.99. Stay away from being ripped-off by Eco Canteen grossly misleading advertising. While their eco cause is laudable, I have been charged $111 for ordering 4 bottles advertised at $9.99. Stay away from being ripped-off by Eco Canteen grossly misleading advertising.

]]> By: Daniel http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11333 Daniel Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:19:32 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11333 Thanks Suszie for the tip on Project Earth H2o www.projectearthh2o.com - They are genuine and passionate and they donate a % of money from purchases to good causes! I contacted them via email and a customer service rep returned my message within the hour - she even encouraged me to wait a couple of weeks for their new bottles that are coming out that come with both caps at no additional charge. Great company - great cause! Thanks Suszie for the tip on Project Earth H2o http://www.projectearthh2o.com – They are genuine and passionate and they donate a % of money from purchases to good causes! I contacted them via email and a customer service rep returned my message within the hour – she even encouraged me to wait a couple of weeks for their new bottles that are coming out that come with both caps at no additional charge. Great company – great cause!

]]> By: William http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/12/non-profit-makes-cheap-eco-canteen-reusable-stainless-steel-water-bottles/#comment-11325 William Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:17:29 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3569#comment-11325 Besides the misleading shipping costs, when I received my order, it contained an insulating cover that is bulky and not user friendly. When I called, they told me about the small gray letters under the pictures of the bottles that says "Style May Vary". WOW, didn't see that one coming. Besides the misleading shipping costs, when I received my order, it contained an insulating cover that is bulky and not user friendly. When I called, they told me about the small gray letters under the pictures of the bottles that says “Style May Vary”. WOW, didn’t see that one coming.

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