Not just saying green, but also doing green: going out together for our tree planting day
At Bamboo Basics, we believe it’s important to back up beautiful words with action. Or, rather, with boots on the ground and hands in the earth. On February 3, 2026, something special was on the agenda once again: planting trees with the entire team — together with Trees for All. And just like in December 2024, it was a day where we closed our laptops again. No inbox, no meetings — just physically putting our shoulders to the wheel and working with rosy cheeks in the fresh air.
From Fair Friday to the field
This tree planting day was a perfect follow-up to last year's Fair Friday, our alternative to Black Friday. On the day before Fair Friday and on Fair Friday itself, we donated a tree for every order placed by our customers — together accounting for no less than 500 trees in just two days!
By specifically choosing Bamboo Basics, our customers made this donation possible and contributed directly to this wonderful initiative. Retail therapy, then, that not only feels good but also does real good! Most of these trees have already been planted by Trees for All, but of course, we also wanted to get our feet (and hands) in the earth ourselves!
Making an impact together
What made this day so special again is how beautifully everything came together naturally. Think of the conscious choices our customers make again and again, our valuable collaboration with Trees for All, and our team that once again enthusiastically — and literally — rolled up their sleeves. This year, the tree planting day took place near Schijndel.
Why plant trees?
Trees are essential for a healthy planet. That's why we work with Trees for All, a foundation that plants trees in the Netherlands and in various other countries, such as Mexico, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ghana, and Indonesia. Through this collaboration, we help restore biodiversity and create healthy living conditions worldwide — for both humans and animals.
Trees produce oxygen, thus acting as the lungs of the earth. They also absorb CO₂ (carbon), playing a crucial role in slowing down climate change. Trees are filters that improve air quality, provide shelter for animals, offer cooling, and make our nature more resilient to extreme weather conditions. Additionally, trees provide food, increase humidity in their surroundings, and prevent soil erosion with their roots in the earth. Fallen leaves and other organic matter enrich the soil and make it more fertile.
Why do you feel your whole system exhales in the forest? That's because greenery reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and makes us feel happier and more connected to our surroundings. A walk in the woods does wonders for your mind for a reason! Together, we are not only planting trees, but we are investing in a future where people and animals feel better.
Read more here about what we do with Trees for All.
