Australian Banksia Pod Natural Diffuser by Banksia Gifts Australia The Australian Banksia Pod Natural Diffuser is a 100% natural diffuser giving a subtle scent. No flames or electricity is needed and the possibility of spills like other liquid diffusers is rare to none making it a safe option. Each Aroma Pod has its own unique qualities and you will never find two the same. About the Banksia Pod The Banksia Grandis seed pod (the material from which they are made) is particularly porous. It soaks up your essential oil and slowly releases the aroma through its pores releasing a subtle scent. Each Aroma Pod has a combination of rough edges (the outside of the seed pod), holes where the seeds once were and a red velvety fur. These attributes are a completely natural part of the seed pod. Each one is completely different from the last and can be filled with any essential oil you like. We recommend using 100% Pure Australian Essential Oils. Aroma Pod’s are best used in smaller areas of your home that don’t have powerpoint’s. Areas like your bathroom, wardrobes, your car or your bedside table are an ideal placement. Protect your furniture by placing it on top of the Banksia Pod Coaster. Available in 2 Sizes: Mini: W6.5 x L6.5 x H6.5cm Medium: W7.5 x L7.5 x H8.5cm Please note size, shape & colour may vary slightly from the product image due to each pod being naturally unique. Please see the instructions in the About Tab on how to use your Banksia Pod Diffuser. Responsibility & Sustainability Banksia Gifts Australia, established in 1985, is a family-owned and operated business. They make beautiful homewares from the Australian native Banksia Grandis seed pod found in the south-west of Western Australia. The collection of the Banskia Grandis is highly regulated by the Department of Parks and Wildlife Western Australia. It is Banksia Gifts Australia™ responsibility to ensure that the landscape is undisturbed and that the Banksia trees continue to thrive in the Australian bush. The seed pods collected have expelled their seeds and have completed the lifecycle of the plant. They are carefully handpicked to ensure no damage is done to the tree itself or the Australian bushland. The collectors go in to the bush on foot, careful not to disturb any surrounding plants or wildlife. No heavy machinery is used during this process. A royalty is paid to the Western Australian Forestry per seed pod, which goes to aid in forest management and conservation. The pickers are designated certain areas to collect the pods, and these are constantly changing to ensure no one area is ever depleted. Only 10% of the Banksia Seed Pods can be collected in any one area at a time. It is also Banksia Gifts Australia™ mission to support other Harvesters in their endeavours to regenerate Australian bushland. The Process Once the Seed Pods are delivered, the manufacturing process begins: The experienced tradesmen use a traditional form of woodworking called woodturning. Each pod is cut into sections and put on a woodturning lathe. A chisel is then used to shave away the outside of the seed pod revealing its unique pattern. The products are hand sanded with up to three grades of paper, then polished with 100% Australian Canola Oil to enhance the Banksia pod’s natural colour. Related
