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ÜBER BOTTLE BRINGING SEXY BACK TO THE TAP Hydration is about to go high tech with the launch of the KOR ONE Hydration Vessel available exclusively in Australia through filtration experts Culligan Water.

In an effort to bring Australians back to the tap and away from fancy disposable bottled water brands, Kor has sexed up the humble refillable water bottle with a head turning design and cutting edge features sure to excite those in search of a "green" drinking accessory.

More than four years of research has gone into the Kor design which features innovations like a one-handed lid hatch system that allows easy opening and closing, a hinged cap that stays open while you drink and doesn't leak even when laid flat, and an extra-wide mouth small enough for a sip but big enough to chug or for ice cubes.

Culligan Water, Australia's leading experts in residential and commercial water filter systems have partnered with Kor to provide a holistic alternative to buying bottled water.

"We want Australians to think "refill, reuse, recycle" by combining a refillable water bottle with their home or office water filter. For only cents per litre of impurity-free drinking water, everyone can significantly reduce the use of water, oil, plastic and carbon emissions required to make bottled water by each person using just one bottle," says Tim Gordon, general manager of Culligan Water

"Our aim is to reduce plastic bottle waste into landfills by 100 million bottles per year. We can achieve this if people move from buying single use disposable bottles to re-useable bottles like the Kor bottle."

"Designer bottled water has moved from a commodity to a fashion accessory and even status symbol for many. We hope the sleek Kor bottle will make the image conscious become environmentally conscious," Gordon says.

KOR ONE is more than just a water bottle. It's a reminder of what motivates you. Designed into the cap of every ONE is a place for a KOR Stone™ - a small, disc-shaped token with a message that only you can see when drinking. Also the bottle is made from Eastman Tritan™, which is free of bisphenol-A (BPA), a leaching toxin found in polycarbonate bottles.

The KOR ONE Hydration Vessel is 750mL and retails for $39. Culligan filtration systems start at $475. Both are available through www.culliganwater.com.au or 1300 669 119. Culligan Water is a proud founding member of the Bottled Water Alliance, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of plastic water bottles.