college students need internships. we get them for all different reasons - to make money, to get out of the house, to not be a supermarket cashier for the sixth summer in a row. but the main reason anyone really wants or needs an internship is to get “experience,” hopefully in the field you’re aiming to go into. some internships claim it won’t be the cliché get-your-boss-coffee internship and then by the third day your “experience” turns out to be picking up donuts and coffee. this didn’t happen at bobble. we accomplished real work with real people for real reasons. we gained experience in not only marketing, but every aspect of the company.

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our summer interns wanted to spread the word about bobble, but were having trouble getting New Yorkers to look up from their phones. our solution? make them look down.

Richard Smiedt, Move Collective founder and CEO, has been nominated as “Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012” by Entrepreneur Magazine.

join us in showing bobble love and cast your vote for Richard here!

here at bobble, we’re obsessed with design. we find beauty in the world around us, and we actively work to improve the design of everyday products. it was precisely this appreciation of design and innovation that led bobble to partner with Capsule. Capsule, an annual fashion and lifestyle trade event, brings together high-end contemporary brands and up-and-coming, innovative designers. as the Capsule team puts it: “from high to low, bold to subtle, impulsive to thoughtful, the beauty is in the mix.” 

bobble outfitted design teams and exhibitors at the New York and Berlin shows with bobbles, each customized with a yellow Capsule band.  take a peek below at some of our favorite shots from the shows, featuring bobble snuggling up to some of fashion’s newest faces.

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it’s time to hit the books, bobble style. we’re helping you kick off the school year with deals on everything you’ll need to get to the top of the class. from the lunchroom to the classroom, bobble’s got you covered from the first bell to the last, all on www.waterbobble.com

bobble made its Russian debut at this year’s Faces&Laces, an alternative music and contemporary art exhibition in Moscow’s Gorky Park. over 50,000 skateboarders, long boarders, b-boys, and cyclists showed up to check out the latest in Russian street culture, and many of them were more than eager to spend some time spinning the wheel of fortune at our bobble booth. check out some snapshots here: http://on.fb.me/LuNbFo

a huge welcome to our Russian family and customers - мы тебя любим!

we all know that bobble makes water better, but sometimes even the best water needs to be kicked up a notch. this summer we’re taking our bobble jugs and infusing them with some flavor. 

bobble’s step-by-step guide to infused water

1. fill your bobble jug to the bottom of the filter basket

2. remove filter basket from your bobble jug and twist out your bobble filter. set filter aside.

3. place your fruit or vegetable slices into bobble jug.

4. replace filter basket (without filter) and lid.

5. chill bobble jug in refrigerator for 2 hours to let fruit fully infuse with the water.

6. serve water over ice. enjoy!

try your hand at some of our favorite combinations: mint and lemon, cucumber and mint, lemon and lavender, and strawberry.

note: we recommend drinking your infused water the same day that it is prepared, as leaving some fruits or vegetables in the water for an extended period of time may give the water a bitter taste.

bobble faq: how do i fill my bobble jug?

once your filter has been secured into the filter basket atop your bobble jug, place jug under faucet. slowly run cool water through jug filter, taking care to maintain low water pressure to avoid overflow. once bobble jug is full, secure jug lid and enjoy.

meet bobble 24/7, a smart new take on original bobble. 

bobble 24/7 is sport-lifestyle ready, holds 24oz/750ml and includes a soft-touch integrated cap with an easy to carry handle. magenta, blue, grey color tints offer a bright view on bobble’s iconic shape. bobble 24/7’s bottle is top-rack dishwasher safe.

enjoy bobble 24/7: http://bit.ly/KrYW0T

the votes are in.

we asked for your help in selecting no.2 and you’ve spoken loud and clear. after 2 weeks, almost 400 votes, and a very tight race, we’re happy to present you with no. 2 in the bobble collection: syd.

available in limited quantity, syd features a tri-colored filter and an engraved bobble band and will be available for purchase starting June 4th.

vote 4 no. 2

let your voice be heard and vote for the next limited edition bobble. 

cast your vote here

How does bobble work? 

bobble filters use activated carbon, a proven, powerful chemical absorbent. as the water passes over the positively charged carbon surface of the filter, the negative ions of the contaminants are drawn to the surface of the carbon granules, where they remain.

What is bobble made of? 

bobble is made from recycled PET that is free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC & is 100% recyclable

What exactly does bobble filter out of a person’s average tap water? Does it filter out fluoride?

bobble filters are super effective at taking out chlorine and organic contaminants from potable water. however, bobble should only be used with potable water, and never where water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality.

whether fluoride is naturally occurring in the water supply (well water often contains fluoride) or whether the fluoride is introduced in the public water supply intentionally (many cities do this), the fluoride will register the same amount before and after water passes through filter and only under special circumstances will a very slight reduction occur.

How often do you have to change bobble’s filter? What about bobble jug’s filter? 

one bobble filter equates to at least 300 bottles of filtered water, or about 40 gallons/150 liters. the same is true of bobble jug’s filter. with daily use, your bobble filter and bobble jug filter should last about 2 months. if you’d like to receive filter replacement reminders every 2 months, sign up for a bobble love account. 

How do I activate my bobble filter? What about my bobble jug filter?

before drinking from bobble, fill it with water and gently squeeze a full bobble of water through the filter one time. this will remove any loose carbon. the activated carbon filter requires no maintenance thereafter.

before using bobble jug, soak filter upright in cold water for 12 minutes. after soaking, we suggest running cold water through the filter for an additional 10 seconds to flush it completely. attach calendar ring to filter. rotate calendar indicator arrow to align with purchase month. insert filter into filter basket. screw down to secure filter in position.

How do I fill my bobble jug?

once your filter has been secured into the filter basket atop your bobbl once your filter has been secured into the filter basket atop your bobble jug, place jug under faucet. slowly run cool water through jug filter, taking care to maintain low water pressure to avoid overflow. once bobble jug is full, secure jug lid and enjoy!

Hello, how do I clean my bobble? I assume it can’t go in a dishwasher, but can I clean it with dishwasher liquid?  

hello! you are correct, bobble is not dishwasher safe. instead, we recommend hand washing your bobble in warm, soapy water. our bobble brush makes this super easy.

I see some black specks in my water. What are they?

on first use of bobble filters, carbon particles may appear in water, this will reduce with continued use. carbon is a natural substance that can be ingested, so no need to worry.