# Eco-Friendly Air Fresheners Chikuno Cubes Are Reusable Tiny Odor Eaters By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-air-freshener-chikuno-cube-reusable-tiny-cube-that-eliminates References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/04/chikuno_cube.php) & [delight](https://www.delight.com/Chikuno-Cube-Natural-Bamboo-Air-Freshener) Chikuno Cubes are a tiny, [eco-friendly, chemical-free air freshener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-scented-oil-diffuser) that sucks up [odor, gas, ethylene, ammonia, formaldehyde](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zep-freshen), and more with its honeycomb structure. It's perhaps the quietest air freshener I have ever seen! The best part is that Chikuno Cubes work year-round. You just need to expose them to direct sunlight every month for 6 hours to recharge their odor-eating properties. Chikuno Cubes are made of bamboo charcoal and clay minerals to take care of bad odors naturally. These two-inch Chikuno Cubes are a far better idea than keeping baking soda in your refrigerator to keep odors at bay. And their [adorable packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiikawa-insect-repellent) and Japanese design are what drew me to these cubes in the first place! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chemical-free Air Fresheners:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative, non-toxic air fresheners that effectively eliminate odors and pollutants. - **Sustainable Odor-eliminating Products:** Exists potential for businesses to create eco-friendly, reusable air fresheners that reduce waste and harmful emissions. - **Natural Odor Absorbers:** Companies can explore the market of natural odor-absorbing products that offer long-lasting freshness without the need for artificial fragrances. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Opportunity for the home goods industry to incorporate eco-friendly air fresheners into their product lines. - **Sustainability:** Potential for the sustainability sector to develop and promote reusable odor-eliminating solutions to reduce environmental impact. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Companies in the consumer packaged goods industry can explore the market for natural and chemical-free air fresheners to meet consumer demand for healthier options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Odor-Eliminating Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutroz-enclosed-ozone-device.md) - [Cow-Themed Fridge Deodorizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joie-moo-moo-fresh.md) - [Bear-Themed Fridge Deodorizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-snow-refrigerator-deodorizer.md) - [All-Natural Air Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-care-product.md) - [Dual-Action Odor Eliminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-logic.md) - [Portable Scented Dehumidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natruth-moisture-absorbers.md) - [Cannabis Odor Neutralizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-neutralizer.md) - [Refrigerator Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-shelf-life-extender.md) - [Natural Oil Air Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-air-freshener-sprays.md)