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  • Gift of the Year Award for Balmoral branded BambooCups

    Balmoral BambooCup wins Gift of the Year

    Blue Eyed Sun have been crowned winners of the best Own Label gift category at the 2021 Gift of the Year Awards for the bespoke branded reusable cups they created with the Balmoral gift shop at the Scottish home to the Royal Family.

    "There is a huge drive towards sustainability. It's something that we and our customers care deeply about. So, it's an honour to have our eco-friendly products recognised at our giftware industry awards" -  Jeremy Corner, Blue Eyed Sun.

    Having met the Queen in 2016 at Buckingham Palace, when Blue Eyed Sun won the prestigious Queen's Award for International Trade, they now have the privilege of supplying her Majesty's gift shop with beautiful branded BambooCups featuring the Balmoral logo. They also produce own label BambooCups for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

    As the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of gorgeous market leading off-the-shelf BambooCups by chic.mic, Blue Eyed Sun also offer bespoke sustainable products for organisations looking to expand the eco friendly ranges of branded items they use or sell to promote their brands.

    2.5 billion plastic lined cups are used for less than ten minutes each and then end up in UK landfills every year. Reusable cups help to reduce single-use waste and these are made from sustainable plant based materials.

    BambooCup by chic.mic was found to be the number one choice in an assessment by Stiftung Warentest of twelve leading bamboo cup brands. These award winning bamboo cups are available in 50 off-the-shelf designs and are sold by design-led independent retailers across the UK and Ireland and around the world.

    If you want to stock BambooCup in your retail store you can order from our trade only site.

    If you want to buy a single bamboo cup for yourself you can shop online here.

    If you'd like to work with us to create branded BambooCups with your company logo as a sustainable promotional give away or to sell to your customers please do get in touch. Minimum order quantities start from 1,000 bamboo cups.

    Blue Eyed Sun won a total of five awards at the Gift of the Year Awards for a variety of eco-friendly products they distribute exclusively to retailers throughout the UK and Ireland.

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  • Blue Eyed Sun add new BambooCups to market leading range

    New BambooCup from chic.micBlue Eyed Sun is excited to launch 12 new designs in their best selling reusable BambooCups.

    BambooCups by chic.mic were recently found to be the top choice in an independent study of bamboo cup brands by Stiftung Warentest. It's a great, market-leading gift for those looking to help find the war on single-use waste.

    Over 100 billion plastic lined single-use cups globally are used for less than ten minutes each and then end up in landfills and in the environment every year. The plastic takes a very to break down and when it does it contaminates our eco system with micro-plastics which affect our soil, our water and our wildlife.

    Scotland has recently passed a law charging a levy on single-use coffee cups and the laws on single-use waste are expected to change in the UK and Europe soon. This means more people will need to start using reusable coffee cups. Be part of the change by buying and using reusable BambooCups and by stocking them in your store.

    The great thing about bamboo is that it's very sustainable. It grows within four years, is pesticide free and has very little disturbance of the soil when harvested.

    We have loads of great products made from bamboo fibre, including lunch boxes and kid's tableware.

    Click here to order for your store now

    BambooCup by chic.mic

  • Buy a BambooCup for Christmas

    BambooCup ChristmasWinter is coming and the environment is on most of our minds these days. Our market leading BambooCup by chic.mic makes the perfect Christmas present for those wanting to be more mindful about their consumption and help fight the war on single-use plastic waste. They make the perfect stocking filler.

    2.5 billion plastic lined cups are used for less than ten minutes each and then end up in Uk landfills every year. The plastic takes a very to break down and when it does it contaminates our eco system with micro-plastics which affect our soil, our water and our wildlife.

    Be part of the change by buying and using a reusable BambooCup and by stocking them in your store.

    The great thing about bamboo is that it's very sustainable. It grows within four years, is pesticide free and has very little disturbance of the soil when harvested.

    We have loads of great products made from bamboo fibre, including lunch boxes and kid's tableware.

    Click here to order for your store now

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  • BambooCup by chic.mic is best in tests by Stiftung Warentest

    BambooCup - Stiftung Warentest

    Stiftung Warentest, an independent German organisation founded in 1964 by the German Parliament, tested 12 bamboo cup brands in August 2019. Of the bamboo cups tested, BambooCup by chic.mic was declared to have the best result.

    BambooCup by chic.mic, was found to be 'without abnormalities' and 'not claiming false facts'. In their words:

    "The Chicmic BambooCup is the only bamboo cup [of the twelve tested]
    that has no pollutant problem and does not raise false hopes."
    - Stiftung Warentest

    Why bamboo?

    Bamboo is fast growing and more sustainable than trees. In the UK we use over 40,000 trees, 10,000 tonnes of crude oil and 1.5 billion litres of water to create create our disposable cups each year. Of the 2.5 billion single-use cups we use each year only a tiny percentage are recycled. If you drink coffee regularly a reusable cup can help reduce waste.

    What are pollutants?

    All bamboo cups are currently bonded with resin composed of formaldehyde and melamine. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment does not see any health concerns when using cups, plates or bowls with melamine resin for hot beverages and food, as long as the legal limit values in the product composition are observed (see www.bfr.bund.de).

    EU Standards 10/2011 and 1935/2004 contain test limits that must be met in order for products like cups, plates and bowls containing these compounds to be certified as safe.  To ensure these values are met, BambooCup is rigorously safety tested by our factory, independently by TÜV Rheinland and randomly by the German government. Tests of BambooCup by chic.mic score up to 75% lower than the maximum safety limits set by the authorities and Stiftung Warentest found  'good pollutant' (2,2) and 'satisfactory declaration' results (3,5) .

    What Can Retailers Do?

    We recommend that retailers check that all reusable cups they sell are independently safety tested and compliant with current legislation and safety standards. It is essential that retailers and their staff are aware of safety concerns and are well informed to be able to answer any customer questions on the reusable cups they stock.

    Chic.mic has created a handy fact sheet to be able to help retailers and their teams do just that.

    Download the Official Statement about BambooCup by chic.mic here.

    See the original publication of the German test results here

    Do feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or require any further information.

  • Blue Eyed Sun adds to BambooCup, SlideCup and BambooFriends selection

    New BambooCups

    BambooCup sales continue to grow from strength to strength as one of the leading reusable cups on the market with rave reviews from retailers and consumers alike.

    With our patented bamboo lid that is taste free and odour neutral (unlike silicon alternatives), as well as a rigorous independent testing program by TUV Rheinland, BambooCup stands head and shoulders above poorer quality alternatives. With a huge selection of gorgeous on-trend designs and two eco-friendly point of sale solutions they look great and are easy to buy.

    For 2019 we've added fifteen gorgeous new designs BambooCup, ten stunning new SlideCup designs, ten beautiful new Deluxe bamboo lunchboxes and ten colourful new children's beakers from the BambooFriends range.

    New Bamboo Products 2019

    The new designs are all available to pre-order at trade shows now and soon with our agents for April delivery to shops. To make sure you are on our mailing list, please register your details here or give us a call on 01273 823003.

    We just had a record breaking show at Top Drawer Spring 2019. You can see them first next at Scotland's Trade Fair Spring 2019 20-22 January at the SEC in Glasgow (Stand K39) and at Spring Fair in the NEC in Birmingham (Stand 4A01 at the front of Hall 4).

    Our MD, Jeremy Corner, will be speaking on 'The Rise of the Ethical Consumer and adapting to the Growth of the Green Economy' on the main stage at Spring Fair on Sunday 3rd February at 13:15.

    Read more about the War on Single-Use Plastic here

    Watch our 40 second video introducing the new designs available from Blue Eyed Sun.

  • BambooCup Testimonials from our Happy Retailers

    BambooCup Testimonials

    Are you a retailer that would like to make money and make a difference? We are passionate about drastically reducing the single-use plastic waste that is damaging our eco-system, our wild life and our health. It's why we started distributing BambooCup and why we are continually making improvements within our business and our lives to cut back on plastic waste.

    Below are some of the happy customers who help us to spread the word and encourage more people to change to better, more environmentally considerate habits with our beautiful products made from bamboo fibre.

    If you are a retailer, we'd love to work with you to hep drive more change for good in the world.

    Click on this link if you'd like to get involved.

    BambooCup rated as Number One Product at Autumn Fair 

    "This is the best cup in the whole show and these ones (behind me) are the very best of everything. It's the number one product for the show."

    Richard Cartwright - Co-owner of Posters

    Best Sellers and Great Service as Standard

    Priscilla Carter - Unique Creations

    "Our customers love BambooCup. They have lots of great designs that sell really well. We love the customer service we receive from Blue Eyed Sun too. They are great at taking care of any issues and have very useful point of sale materials."

    Priscilla Carter - Owner of Unique Creations in Oxford

    On Taking the Plunge with BambooCup

    Dave Weaver - The Tantivy - Tulverton "As a shop owner, it's sometimes hard to know what will work. I'm pleased to say that BambooCup sell really well. It's easy to get started with the product and customers love the fresh designs."

    Dave Weaver - Co-Owner - The Tantivy in Dulverton

    We love hearing positive stories from our retailers, so please send them to us along with a photo of you in your BambooCup display and we will help publicise your shop online.

    Click to find out more about BambooCup

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    For Consumer Testimonials follow BambooCup on Instagram here

  • BambooCup and SlideCup rated Best in Show at Autumn Fair

    BambooCup Best at Autumn Fair Long standing Blue Eyed Sun customer, Richard Cartwright, was so impressed with our BambooCup and SlideCup ranges that, after seeing all of the numerous competitors in the marketplace at Autumn Fair, he returned to our stand to tell us that ours were the Best in Show and placed a large order for them.

    It's not the first time we've heard positive feedback from customers. It's always a pleasure to have retailers reaffirm what we believe: that our gorgeous selection of on trend BambooCups with our patented bamboo lids are the best on the market. There are a lot of competitors flooding in as the rise of the green economy gains pace, so it's  lovely to be reminded that BambooCup is rated so highly by experienced retailers who recognise good products.

    Richard very kindly agreed to allow us to video him repeating his very kind words on camera and we are very proud to share this short video on our blog with you here. If you feel the same, please tell us. We never tire of hearing it and love spreading the word.

    "This is the best cup in the whole show and these ones (behind me) are the very best of everything. It's the number one product for the show."

    Richard Cartwright - Co-owner of Posters

    Watch the video by clicking on the image below:

     

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    For Consumer Testimonials follow BambooCup on Instagram here

     

  • Christmas BambooCups 2018 - Package deal for Retailers

    Christmas - BambooCups

    We have an exclusive limited edition package of Christmas BambooCups by chic.mic especially for our trade customers this festive season. To guarantee delivery, we need you to confirm your order this week.

    We will deliver them at the date of your choosing with payment on your usual terms.

    The Christmas package product code is BCP-LE18 which includes all six designs in fours. Please note that these designs are not being sold on an individual basis. Carriage is free if you order by 22nd June.

    You can order by email, online or by phone. You must act this week to secure your order as stocks are limited and unfortunately we cannot guarantee supply if you order after Friday.

    Blue Eyed Sun announced as UK and Ireland Distributors for BambooCup

    Business and the environment

  • Blue Eyed Sun distribute BambooCup in UK and Ireland

    BambooCup - DistributorBlue Eyed Sun have signed an exciting distribution deal with design-led German company Chic Mic to distribute the BambooCup, SlideCup and BambooFriends giftware brands in the UK and Ireland.

    BambooCup is a beautiful range of eco-friendly, reusable coffee cups which are having a phenomenal response in the UK on the back of the drive to cut single use plastic.

    “We have been working with Chic Mic for several years in Germany and Austria, where they distribute Blue Eyed Sun’s handmade greeting cards to hundreds of stores. Their BambooCup stand at Spring Fair was mobbed with retailers who were quick to recognise the fast growing product trend in 2018 for sustainable eco solutions to the problem of single use plastics. We are excited to have come on board as the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for these fantastic products.” - Jeremy Corner, MD, Blue Eyed Sun and incoming Chairman of the Giftware Association.

    BambooCup is designed to reduce the 2.5 billion plastic lined single use cups which go to landfill each year. Made mainly from sustainable, fast growing bamboo fibre and tested to the highest standards, these cups feel lovely to hold. There are over 50 contemporary designs in the collection. BambooCup includes a patented, lockable lid made from bamboo (unlike competitor cups whose lids are made from silicon) and a thermal sleeve. Dishwasher safe, odour free and taste neutral, BambooCup is available with great looking point of sale solutions including a 96 pocket floor stand and a 36 pocket counter top stand.

    With lots of exciting new products planned for the coming year, follow @BambooCupUK on social media to keep up to date with the latest news.

    Email sales@blueeyedsun.co.uk or call 01273 823003 to request a price list and catalogue.

    See these fantastic cups in person at one of our forthcoming trade shows

     

    BambooCup - Floor Stand

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