FAQ | Bambook

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We understand you might worry about smudging the ink on your erasable notebook. However, there's no need to worry! The ink of the special Bambook marker dries within a matter of seconds. This way you won't accidentally erase parts of the text when you run your hand over it or close the notebook. When you want to erase the page, you simply use a slightly damp cloth and it's ready to be reused again.

Yes, for sure! Brent, one of the founders of Bambook, is left-handed himself. So we’ve thought about that as well! The Notepad is specifically suited for left-handed people, because the ring binder is situated at the top.

Tip from Brent: place your Bambook at a slight angle and you are good to go!

The paper we use is FSC certified and is extracted from European forests. This is covered with a coating, similar to a magazine coating. The pages can be recycled with the old paper, should it become damaged, for example. The further production process and assembling of the notebooks takes place in our sheltered workshop in Ede, the Netherlands.

Good question! We'd rather see you happy with an erasable notebook that suits you than keep writing on single-use paper. That is why we are happy to explain to you what makes Bambook unique compared to other providers. Ultimately, you know best what works for you.

Bambook has its own free scanning app that allows you to digitize notes made in your Bambook notebook. All Bambook notebooks have a black border around the pages so it's recognized by the app.
Bambook is produced in the Netherlands in a sheltered workshop by people who find themselves distanced from the labour market. By supporting Bambook, you create more job opportunities for these people.
You can compose the pages of your erasable Bambook notebook yourself using our configurator so that it fits perfectly with your personal style of working.
Bambook offers an erasable whiteboard notebook with a nice sturdy cover made of bamboo, which gives it a luxurious look. This also makes it less prone to wear and tear so it lasts a long time and it doesn't get damaged from putting it in and outside of your bag.
The corners of the pages and cover have been rounded off. This way you don't get dog ears and the pages are less prone to wrinkling.
With Bambook you not only write more sustainably, but also smarter. We have developed several notebooks to help you work even more productively! Think of the Do-book for productivity, the Flowbook for UX/UI design and the Deskbook for the ideal mix between working online and offline. And there's more to come!
Bambook plants a tree for every product sold in Madagascar
Shipping via bicycle couriers where possible: in almost all major cities in the Netherlands.

The Bambook marker is not just any marker! The marker is made in such a way that the ink dries quickly on the smoother whiteboard pages, so you don't accidentally wipe away your notes. In addition, it has a soft tip so that it does not leave an imprint on the pages. In short: we recommend that you only use the Bambook marker in combination with the Bambook erasable notebook. A black marker with writing thickness S is supplied free of charge with each Bambook notebook.

Other whiteboard markers may also work as long as they are erasable, but we cannot guarantee that. So if you want to try that, it's at your own risk.

Where possible, your package will be delivered to your doorstep by bike. We work together with Fietskoeriers. We can deliver by bike in all major cities in the Netherlands. If this is not possible in your region (or not as efficient and sustainable as 'regular' shipping), we work together with DPD to deliver your package. For business orders we work together with DHL.

Bambook ships to almost every country in Europe. The shipping costs and the minimum amount for free shipping differ per country.

Country	Shipping costs	Free shipping from
Netherlands	€3.95	€49
Belgium	€5.95	€75
Germany, Austria & Luxembourg	€6.95	€75
France, UK, Spain & Italy	€7.95	€75
Denmark, Poland & Czech Republic	€8.95	€75

Bambook does everything it can to make your online purchase as smooth as possible. That is why we are continuously developing in terms of payment methods that we offer. Bambook takes care of transaction costs, so you as a customer pay nothing for this.

Currently you can pay in our webshop with the following payment methods:

iDEAL (The Netherlands)
Klarna Pay Later
PayPal
Credit card
Apple Pay
SOFORT Banking (Germany, Belgium and Austria)
Giropay (Germany)
Bancontact - formerly Mister Cash (Belgium)
KBC (Belgium)
EPS (Austria)
PostePay (Italy)
Przelewy24 (Poland)

We work together with payment provider Mollie. If you are missing a payment method that you would like to see in the future, please let us know. We will definitely look into the possibilities!

The areas where Bambook is planting its trees are in Madagascar. These are areas where mangrove and regular forests have been cut down and destroyed. This results in infertile farmland and entirely wiped out flowering ecosystems.

Would you like to know more? Read more about Eden Projects here.

From the moment you start reusing your Bambook, you can make great strides in sustainability. This prevents the further (unnecessary) production/recycling of paper. Looking further, it is also important to take into account the fact that both making new paper and recycling it consume a lot of water and energy. Recycling is a great step in the right direction, but that does not alter the fact that these processes also have a significant impact on the environment. We would like to prevent this by reusing products instead of using single-use products.

It's quite simple actually! With Bambook you can write in the same way you used to, without paper waste. We'll explain how it works in 5 easy steps:

Step 1: Write on the page with the special Bambook marker that comes for free with each notebook.
Step 2: 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7… 8… and the ink is dry already! You don’t have to worry about smudging or accidentally erasing parts of the text.
Step 3: You can choose to digitize your notes with the free Bambook scanning app.
Step 4: Have you saved your notes or don't need them anymore? Erase the ink with a slightly damp cloth.
Step 5: Use the page over and over again!

At Bambook we are all for finding a way of working that works for you! If carrying out your tasks completely digitally works for you, that's great! Yet, despite the digital age, many people still feel the need to put pen to paper sometimes. And to be honest: we understand that very well! Several studies show that writing has its own unique benefits. For example, it stimulates the ability to memorize things, enhances your ability to process things and to reconstruct things. Want to learn more about this topic? Read this blog.

That's why we strongly believe in a combination of digital and physical writing, but without wasting paper! With Bambook's erasable notebook you can keep writing as you normally would, without paper waste. and with the addition of the free Bambook App you can easily digitize your notes. Best of both worlds!

With an erasable notebook you make a positive impact on the environment, your wallet and you contribute to the fight against single-use products, paper waste and deforestation. We've listed the main benefits for you:

You retain the benefits of writing by hand, but without wasting tons of paper.
Win win! You contribute to a more sustainable world, without sacrificing ease of use
In addition to the piles of paper you save, you also plant a tree in Madagascar with your purchase. Extra impact!
You save money: an erasable notebook lasts for years so you don't have to buy a new notebook every month
You work more efficiently
You start every day with a clean slate. No distractions!
Erasing your to-do's instead of crossing them out gives a wonderfully tidy feeling.
You will never lose your notes again
No more guilt about writing too much