100% Natural Water Filter by KURO-Bō

The simplest, most eco-friendly and affordable way to filter and mineralise tap water, plastic-free! This 100% natural, reusable and recyclable, cartridge-free tap water filter is made of pure Binchotan activated charcoal. It purifies water by removing heavy metals and chemicals, removes Chlorine and removes bacteria (E. coli). It enriches the water by adding the beneficial minerals, Magnesium and Calcium. These were originally stored in the hardwood tree from which it was created. Binchotan also releases Potassium and Phosphorus. This activated charcoal stick improves taste and odour and  balances an acidic pH.

KURO-Bō Activated Charcoal has been put through a range of scientific tests to evaluate its capacity for toxin, chemical and bacteria absorption and removal, as well as its ability to balance pH an enrich ordinary tap water with beneficial minerals – all with significant and exciting results. All tests were performed by A.L Abbott and Associates (Pty) Ltd, SANAS-accredited Specialists in Water and Waste Water Treatment – Reg. No.82/04379/07. See the proof here and read more about the science and process here.

How to use

KURO-Bō is very easy to use. Watch this video here to see the four simple steps how to use and how YOU can turn your toxin-trapped tap water into pure, toxin-free water that is pH balanced and mineral-rich.

After activating your KURO-Bō stick or kōins, you will have to reactivate it after one month of daily use by simply boiling for 10 minutes as per the video. This opens the pores so your water tastes sweet and smooth. After the second month of daily use, reactivate your stick or kōins again and pop it straight back into your water dispenser. After three months, remove your KURO-Bō and either reactivate them a few more times if your water still tastes clean and refreshing. If not, use it in any number of the fantastically useful ways in the ‘End of Lifespan’ creative ideas below.

Please note that as your KURO-Bō continues beyond the 3-month mark, more frequent reboiling every 2-3 weeks may be necessary to ensure the charcoal’s longevity and sustained effectiveness. Read more about reactivations here and keep track of your KURO-Bō kōins or stick’s lifespan by signing up here for easy and convenient “Monthly Reactivation E-Reminders.”

End of lifespan

Time to recycle your KURO-Bō Activated Charcoal Stick? Here are some simple and eco-friendly ideas:

Dehumidify your bathroom
Use it as a beautiful and organic air purifier
Keep it in your fridge or cupboards to keep them odour free
Break the stick up and put into your pet litter tray to remove odours
Add it to your aquarium to neutralise the pH of the water
Put it in your vegetable drawer to keep your veggies fresher for longer, or put into the fruit bowl to keep fruit from ripening too soon
Keep flowers fresher for longer
Break up your stick and bury it in your garden to balance the pH and remineralise your soil
Burn it on your braai
Use it in your bath for some well-deserved pampering (the charcoal mineralises, removes impurities from the water, and stimulates blood flow)
Deflect/ absorb electromagnetic and radio waves from computers, mobile phones and even microwaves in your home or at work
Use it as a unique and original décor piece
String up in the garden or window-frames for a delicately tinkling, Japanese-inspired wind-chime
Line up a collection of Sticks from longest to shortest for a wonderfully unusual xylophone like the Japanese tankin

What about the packaging?

This stick comes in a recyclable box and a paper bag, or choose our “unpackaged” option without the box.