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Happy Birthday Neighbor!

Let us be the first to say HAPPY CANADA DAY and HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY neighbors! Not only do we live next door to each other - we celebrate our sovereignty together!

Something about July officially says ‘Summer is Here” - and nothing in the world feels better than freedom - and all the sparkling, booming festivities that come with it!

How will you be celebrating? A few days by the shore? A camping trip by the lake? Or maybe some travel and adventure in the big cities with some fireworks and a symphony of sound? Now America, you’ve gotten a lot of things right over the course of the last 223 years, but there is one thing you can still improve on. How you handle STINK!. Perhaps, it’s time to rethink!

Whatever you have planned, Ever Bamboo wants to come celebrate with you! Somewhere, at some point along the way to ‘freedom’ from the daily grind - you can be sure there will be stink! Whether it’s the smelly stuff in your beach bag and cooler after a day at the shore, or the stinky camping gear, travel bags and shoes after a day of summer fun - Ever Bamboo has the perfect pouch to pop in where the stink is!

To name a few, let's start with our ‘travel trio’ of mini bamboo charcoal deodorizers! They are small and convenient, and powerful enough to knock the stink out of small spaces like knapsacks, beach bags and luggage. And those new summer kicks and hiking boots that make you want to go barefoot after catching a whiff? Just pop a shoe / boot deodorizer in overnight and wake up with refreshed SOLES.

Perhaps you are traveling with Spot, and that wet dog smell has overtaken your home or car. Yes, Spot is cute -his STINK however -is not. This sounds like the perfect job for our large room deodorizer. Since our Ever Bamboo charcoal pouches are non toxic, chemical and scent free- they are safe and effective for people AND pets. Just pop one near his pet bed or favorite hang out, and wella! That stink will be more bark than bite ;)

And speaking of fireworks and symphonies, summer humidity can do a number on your wooden instruments. Keep them safe and sound (-ing good) with Ever Bamboo too! Your unwarped guitar will thank you as you play it around the bonfire:)

And finally, what can be better than the fact that our bamboo pouches can be reactivated by 1-2 hours of direct sunlight on each side - and go on to last the entire year? Not much! After all, they need a little summer sunning too!

No matter what you have cooking on the grill or on the road - be sure and stock up on Ever Bamboo to keep your summer stink free. Happy Summer Fun in the sun for all! Have a happy, stink free July!

Team E.B.

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

The long weekend that kicks off the official start of SUMMER (stink!)

Ok ok. You know we are being funny here, but if ever there were smelly things associated with summer - damp, wet, musty stink is certainly one of them! You know that beachy scent of which we speak. No, not the warm salty ocean air one, the OTHER one. That day old - rolled in a ball in your beach bag that you forgot about - beach towel one! Or the leftover sandwich you forgot was in the cooler from last weekend (that you incidentally ALSO left in the back seat of your car. Heavenly - not) And correct us if we are wrong, but is there any stench as foul as the always damp summer slides and kicks that become the permanent home to sweaty stinky summer feet? Thank WE. THINK. NOT. (And don’t EVEN get us started on what the family car starts to smell like by mid summer!!!)

So, before the much anticipated summer fun kicks off - we wanted to offer a few ‘solutions’ to the inevitability of summer stink by offering 2 new options when you order your Bamboo Charcoal Pouches from Ever Bamboo.

Are you headed to Europe? Or perhaps the exotic tropical beaches of the pacific? The family beach house on Cape Cod? Well thankfully, it really doesn’t matter where you are headed this summer because we now offer International shipping starting at just $10.So, before the much anticipated summer fun kicks off - we wanted to offer a few ‘solutions’ to the inevitability of summer stink by offering 2 new options when you order your Bamboo Charcoal Pouches from Ever Bamboo.

This way, if you have a summer of travel and adventure planned somewhere that WE SHIP, you never have to worry about getting your Ever Bamboo sent to wherever you are summering!

Just head over to our shipping page at Shipping | Ever Bamboo to see if your summer destination (or permanent home) is included on our list.

The second thing we are excited to share with you is that many of our products are now available to buy in bulk! Be prepared to save up to 20% every time you order bulk items.

Not only do you get MORE for your money, but you get MORE in your single shipment. Both of these things make your time, and your wallet happy.

Just go to the product page and select your product.

Right before the “ADD TO CART” button - you may now see a tab that says ‘QUANTITY’ - make your bulk selection here and then add it to your cart. Simple. Smart. Savvy.

After all - sometimes, MORE IS BETTER! Especially when it comes to the elimination of life’s stinky stuff. Wouldn’t you agree?

To help you celebrate the start of summer this weekend, Ever Bamboo is offering a discount on top of a discount --> enjoy 10% off with promo code BULK10, valid until June 2.

Have a happy, bulky, internationally shipped STINK FREE weekend! (That was a mouthful)

Team Ever Bamboo 

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Make Haste for #ZeroWaste

Earth Day is upon us, and we wanted to celebrate one of the fastest growing movements across the world that is helping to keep our planet healthier and happier. #ZeroWaste.

This is a call to action movement that is currently taking over major cities in the US, Canada and Europe - and in the very near future - it may well be the way of the future in retail. Ever Bamboo has recently joined the cause and teamed up with @thesoapdispensary in Vancouver to sell our natural deodorizers in bulk - sans packaging. We have to tell you, it feels REALLY good!

Zero Waste is all about doing away with the middle man of packaging, thus reducing waste and landfill overrun. Food giants like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are amongst some of the major chains making these shifts in how they present food and personal items in their stores. Whole Foods has long offered ‘bulk products’ in their aisles, and now many stores are finally catching on - from food suppliers to every day retail stores - people are looking for ways to cut down on wasteful plastic consumption because we see where it ends up, and how it pollutes our environment, our land, and our oceans.

Laws and bills are passing all over the world that are banning and eliminating unnecessary plastics such as straws, cutlery and bags. It is a shift that is becoming more and more palpable, and although we are not there yet, it is undoubtedly where we are heading.

Zero Waste is not only better for the environment and the planet, but by eliminating the often hefty cost of packaging - it’s better for the wallet! From creation to shelf, it saves money in both production and time, and enriches all aspects of our lives by reducing waste (both physical and financial) in our own homes, communities, and eventually- our planet. How great is that trajectory!

Speaking of waste, did you know the average American produces nearly 1500 lbs of trash A YEAR! That number borders on the absurd. But there many ways we can help improve it in our everyday lives by making a some simple changes in how we choose to shop, and live.

Here are a few of our favorites:

• Buy in BULK whenever possible. Seek out and support zero waste retailers in your local communities. Simple everyday staples like coffee, nuts, grains, seeds and personal items can all be found in bulk now. Even buying from big box stores saves big in small packaging waste!
• Take full advantage of local, fresh food in season! This time of year cities are bustling again with farmers markets that support local food growers while reducing needless packaging - going from farm to consumer directly.
• Glass Storage and Recycling Plastics. Glass containers such as mason jars are wonderful for storing bulk items, or making your own food. Create a refrigerator full of mindful, waste free food storage consisting of glass and reusable containers that are eco friendly. Then recycle any discarded plastic responsibly. Simply Conscious Living got it right with the fridge shot below, so we had to share.
• Stop the Paper Trail - such as napkins and paper towels, and clean house with a designated kitchen towel and enjoy cloth napkins rather than paper ones.
• Think outside the box. And we mean LITERALLY. From edible containers - to plantable business cards and carry out containers, support local business that support the environment like THIS!
• Compost.Organic matter can be composted! This is one of our favorite ways to reduce waste and food remains, and can be done anywhere. Look into it!

‘Rethink - Reuse - Recycle’ has been the ongoing theme and mantra at Ever Bamboo for years now. If we can help our communities and consumers ‘rethink’ how we do things (including stink of course) - then that in itself compels awareness. And it is only through awareness that there can be real change.

The smaller our human footprint, the bigger breath Mother Earth can take. So on this Earth Day, let’s celebrate her well, and continue to remind each other to be thoughtful and conscious with every decision we make. Your better, smarter choices will reflect back to you in every aspect of life, starting with your home, families and well being - all the way to the oceans and the atmosphere. Now, more than ever, our choices have palpable, resounding consequences.

Choose well.

Happy Earth Day Humans.

And Remember - “Rethink the Stink”!

Have a happy, stink free day!

Team E.B.

For more info about Zero Waste, check out the Zero Waste Home, its founder, Bea Johnson, inspired hundreds of Vancouverites in October last year at a Zero Waste Talk hosted by The Soap Dispensary.

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It’s SPRING! And flowers aren’t the only thing to pop.

Hello Ever Bamboo’ers!

We hope this finds you well, and may we be the first to say - HAPPY SPRING!

Slowly but surely, we will begin to see the long awaited spattering of vibrant spring colors across our landscapes. From cherry blossoms, to daffodils, to the first true sign of spring - the crocus - our senses reawaken as nature pops in all of her uncompromised glory. 

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HERE’S TO ANOTHER YEAR & A HAPPIER PLANET

One of the nicest things about a brand new year is the opportunity for a fresh start. A clean slate, if you will, that often serves as a time of reflection, and an opportunity to see where we can make improvements to how we live and exist in the world. Now granted, sometimes we dream a little too big and fall off the ‘New Years Resolution’ wagon by this time in February. (ahem...we may be guilty here!) But when thinking about the bigger picture of our planet and how we contribute to its longevity, or destruction - it has never been easier to actually implement resolutions and changes that we, as earth loving humans, can stick to. From specialized recycling, to food containers that are edible or can be replanted, we are seeing more and more consumer friendly incentives for being kinder to the planet. For example, the EU intends to ban single use plastics by 2021, while the United States and Canada continue to work towards similar goals. Nearly all facets of everyday life are now geared towards the demand for more sustainable, eco friendly living with growing global initiatives like these leading the way.

Understanding the impact we humans have on our planet is becoming more clear, and more vital, as businesses and corporations of all kinds start to assume real responsibility for their role in keeping the earth healthy. As consumers, it is imperative we do the same, and educating ourselves to how we unwittingly participate in poor choices is key to understanding how change can be made. Take for example the thriving, yet destructive business of “Fast Fashion”. Did you know that last year in the U.S. alone, over 10 million pounds of textile waste was amassed, and of that, 85% ended up in landfills? Also, factories around the globe that produce fast fashion are often laden with toxic dyes and chemicals for quick solutions and turn around. More often than not, there is runoff into nearby land and water which can be quite destructive to natural surroundings. So while a new spring top from your favorite chain store may be a $20 steal, the cost to the environment is quite hefty, and definitely non-refundable.

As in all matters pertaining to the betterment of self and planet, awareness is the starting point from which solutions become available. Simply said, when you know better, you DO better! And if you are reading this, chances are good that you know a thing or two about making smarter, safer, and more sustainable choices for your family, pets and the environment.

With our bamboo charcoal pouches, Ever Bamboo ensures that fighting dampness and odours caused by life’s stinky stuff, is easy, safe and kinder to the planet than traditional candles and chemical sprays. Our products are made from one simple ingredient - Bamboo Charcoal. They are reusable, reactivated by direct outdoor sunlight, last up to a year with proper care, and can be recycled right back into the soil of your houseplants, gardens or terrariums where the charcoal granules go on to regulate moisture. No fast fixes here!

How’s THAT for full circle sustainability?

Ever Bamboo is proud to be part of a global family of companies that remains committed to lessening the impact of our collective carbon footprint. We hope you will continue to be a part of what we do, and we are thankful to have you on this journey with us.

Here’s to a happy, stink free YEAR!

Team E.B.

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Jingle Bells. SOMETHING SMELLS!

For this, the most wonderful time of the year, we have written a holiday song of our own to celebrate the (sometimes smelly) Holiday season! We hope you enjoy it, and wish you all a very happy, festive, safe, memorable and STINK FREE holiday season.

Please join us for a sing along to the tune of JINGLE BELLS!

Dashing ‘round the house.

The holidays are here.

Guests arriving soon

For the best time of the year.

But sometimes there is stink

That hides without a sound.

Escaping from the little things

we leave lying around. OH!

Jingle bells. Something smells!

Musty damp and foul!

Could it be

Humidity

hiding in your gym bag towel - HEY!

Jingle bells. Something smells

Of lingering must, and gloom.

Could it be, that stinky tee

From the laundry room -OH?

Jingle bells. something smells!

WAIT! Is that my shoe?

Don’t you fear, Ever Bamboo is here

Giving must and odours the BOOT!

Life can really stink.

So it’s time we all ‘rethink’

The way we deal with smells

That hide inside our house.

Candles may shine bright

And a spray may smell alright

But masking doesn’t STOP THAT STINK

From ruining the night - OH!

Jingle bells, something smells

But it’s no match for us.

From stinky trash to smelly cats

Just pop a pouch and trust - HEY!

Hide one here. Stick one there

And soon stink will be gone.

Another year of stink free christmas cheer

So PUT the cocoa on.

Have a happy, stink free, and MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EVER BAMBOO!

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What is Ever Bamboo most grateful for?

What is Ever Bamboo most grateful for? YOU, and BAMBOO!

The holiday season is officially upon us! Thanksgiving in particular often finds us taking pause to count the blessings in our lives. From the simple things like a roof over our heads and a warm bed, to dear friends and family who provide constant love and support throughout the year, we surely find much to be grateful for. In a world of over saturated material goods, it’s nice to stop and appreciate the endless little things we take for granted in our daily lives. And during this time of year especially, we at Ever Bamboo want to take a moment to show our gratitude for the two things that make us who we are. YOU, and BAMBOO!

Let’s face it, without YOU and BAMBOO, we wouldn’t be here:)

Rapidly growing moso bamboo flourishes and thrives in a manner which allows for constant renewal and reuse. From the bamboo forests of the world come so many incredible things. Its strength and resilience has found remarkable purpose in everything from furniture and buildings, to clothing and carpets. Its plants are said to bring luck and good fortune when placed in our homes. And of course our very favourite use of bamboo - Bamboo Charcoal - has now integrated into things we use daily, such as shampoos, soaps, deodorants and cosmetics, and of course OUR favourite - pouches for air purifying! The multifaceted use of Bamboo Charcoal has changed all of our lives for the better. Knowing that this powerful little granule can defy the destructive properties of humidity, as well as purify air by removing odours and must, make it one of the ‘green’ darlings of our generation.

The cost effectiveness of using bamboo charcoal is also unmatched, in that our pouches can be recharged for up to a year simply by placing them in direct sunlight on each side for 2-3 hours every two months. This alone saves hundreds of dollars compared to other conventional, but unhealthy methods of deodorizing. Now, toxic chemicals found in sprays and candles are no longer the only game in town for effectively fighting STINK!

Ever Bamboo Charcoal Pouches have put a new and welcome spin on eco-friendly living over the past decade. We are so grateful to be able to offer a less impactful carbon footprint on the planet, and so thankful that you continue to “PICK” us over and over again : )

As for the most important reason we give thanks? It is YOU, our valued customer!

Getting to know so many of you over the years via our appearances on The View and Good Morning America, social media, and personal customer interactions, has brought such joy to our tight knit Ever Bamboo Family.

Knowing that our bamboo charcoal pouches help you live a cleaner, more eco friendly life brings us the kind of purpose and fulfillment that every small business hopes for. We see how much you care about your choices, and what you bring into your homes, and the lives of your family and pets. We know that happy, healthy humans live happier, healthier lives. So to you, our valued, stink defying bamboozlers, we say from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

To show our gratitude, use promo code THX2018 to receive 15% off the product of your choice (valid until Dec 3).

May your holiday season be healthy, happy and STINK FREE!

Team E.B.

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The Legend of Stinky Hollow

As told By The BamBOOzler (because his middle name is BOO!)

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Once upon a time in a land far from here -
lived a little Bamboozler that STINK would come to fear.

As a young hearty plant he grew strong and fierce -
but his mission was clear. The clouds of STINK must be pierced!
 
So like a phoenix rising from his very own ash,
he became bamboo charcoal with the heat of a flash.

His might was repurposed into teeny tiny coals.  Which pulled moisture and odour through his teeny tiny holes.

He spooks away odours like a ghost in the night,
as the ghouls of fall STINK briskly take flight.

He doesn’t MASK odours despite Halloween’s allure.
He ELIMINATES them, and keeps the air pure!

He slays ghouls of dampness, and minions of must.
Saving closets, bins, and places spooky stink lusts.

Into the freezer, the fridge, and the drawers.
Like a ghostbuster of STINK, he gives musty odours pause.
 
Though exhausted he may be from working so hard.
He recharges in the sunlight of your own backyard.
 
Month after month, for up to a year,
the magical stink fighting wonders appear.

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Lesson 1: Going back to school doesn’t have to STINK!

Hello Rethinkers!

Well, if you are like us here at Ever Bamboo, you probably have whiplash from the blistering speed at which summer has gone by. And while we are always a little sorry to see it go, there is something very exciting and sentimental about September, and the start of ‘back to school’ season.

Days are full of hustle and bustle, as parents become superhumans, getting kids of all ages organized for the massive back to school exodus. Supplies, sports gear, lunch bags, dorm rooms and big moves all present a whole new world of challenges, adventures, possibilities, and STINK! But don’t worry. We’ve got that last one covered.

If your gang gathers for ‘Friday Night Lights’ or early mornings at the ice rink, rest assured the sports gear is sure to break records for stink. But with our Ever Bamboo Sports Kit, you will find that the eco-friendly, effective, reusable bamboo charcoal pouches are the game changers you need to even the SCORE with stink! Just #PopAPouch in your helmets, gloves, sneakers, cleats, skates, sports bags and lockers where stink likes to hide. Soon you will say, Stink? What stink!

Now to the more mysterious, and subtle of the school year stinks. The dorm room.

(Ahem! Yes young men, we are speaking to YOU! Ha ha ha!)

Whether it’s the leftover take out that has taken over your desk, or the laundry that you just cannot seem to get to (or plan to bring home to mom) - stink piles up! And even more so when two or more people share a living space. Alas, Ever Bamboo Room, and Closet Deodorizers, are two things to have on hand for the save. Just pop one in a stinky corner, or under the bed with the missing socks you can never find. Or hang a couple in the closet where must and odour stays trapped, and WELLA! Stink will be gone, and Dorm mates will be happy. That’s one for the team : )

Finally, let’s not forget the gym bags, trash cans, and overnight bags that stay stuffed (and sometimes stinky) even AFTER they’ve transported or disposed of your things. Our Mini Deodorizer pouches are the perfect size to pop in sneaky little stinky spaces that we sometimes neglect. Because wherever you go, there is your ….. ew, NOSE!

And we think you should treat it nicely:)

Not only are Ever Bamboo charcoal pouches the perfect companion for back to school adventures, they are also easy to use, and reuse, for an entire year. Just put them outside in direct sunlight every month for two hours on each side. Then, pop them right back where you had them so they will go on to fight must and odours for up to a whole year.

As a little back to school incentive to earn good grades in how to “Rethink The Stink”- here is a special promotion just for you. Enjoy 10% OFF with promo code "bktosc10", valid until Sept 30, 2018.

Now THAT deserves an A+.

Enjoy, and have a happy, stink free day, and school year.

Team Ever Bamboo.

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Has ‘STINK’ got you by the Drawers?

There is nothing worse than going to put on a fresh, clean article of clothing from your armoire or drawer, and instead, being hit with a not so nice musty odour. Often, despite the fresh smelling laundry detergent we use, or the sweet smelling sachets we line our dressers with, a musty drawer can render our efforts useless. Alas, we have the perfect solution. Ever Bamboo Drawer Packets!

By placing a pouch in each of your drawers, the Ever Bamboo Drawer Packets pull any moisture and odours from the drawers in your chests or armoires, leaving only the fresh smell of your sachets and clothing. Made from one single ingredient - bamboo charcoal granules - the pouches are safe, effective and will never harm clothes or leave a lingering, toxic scent behind. Ever Bamboo charcoal pouches don’t mask odours, they eliminate them!

There are a few other clever ways that these small sized packets keep moisture and odour at bay for easy, everyday use around our homes and apartments.

The bed: The rising popularity of memory foam mattresses, and mattress toppers, have many of us enjoying an extra cushy night of sleep. But if you live in a humid environment, chances are good that sweat or body moisture can get absorbed and trapped under the foam and cause dampness to lead to musty odours, or even mold. Simply sticking a few of these thin, small packets under the corners and center will help keep this at bay.

Kitchen cabinets and drawers: It would not be unusual for drawers in your kitchen to experience trapped cooking or food odours such as stinky produce, or fish. So why not keep your utensil drawers and dish cabinets fresh by popping a packet in the corner of each. Easy peasy!

The Couch: Sometimes, fabric is a stink trap. Perfect Example? The couch. Again, the slim size of our Drawer Packets allows for easy, undetected insert under cushions where they forge an attack on dampness and odours that often besiege where our loved ones and pets enjoy sitting.

So as you can see, the practical uses of Ever Bamboo Drawer Packets offer a small sized solution to big sized stinks. We hope this helps you keep life’s stinky stuff a little fresher.

Send us a photo and tell us how YOU like to put our drawer packets to use. Follow us on Instagram @everbamboo and use the hashtag #RethinkTheStink. We want to hear from you!

Have a happy, stink free day!

Team Ever Bamboo

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