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Bamboo, Responsibly Grown: The Impact of FSC® Certification
September 26, 2024
The Forest Stewardship Council® gives the most respected certification for forest-derived products. Here’s what their certification is all about, and how it can help you find bamboo that’s as green as it seems.
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September 26, 2024
Bamboo, Responsibly Grown: The Impact of FSC® Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council® gives the most respected certification for forest-derived products. Here’s what their certification is all about, and how it can help you find bamboo that’s as green as...
November 21, 2023
Twenty Years of Business - Twenty Five Years of Gratitude
Special thanks to all the people who have helped us create an enduring business we can be proud of, and for enriching our lives. And if you’re reading this....
March 3, 2023
Biobased Explained: How USDA Certification Guides Eco-Conscious Choices
This lesser-known certification is paving the way toward a renewable future. One that’s not dependent on fossil fuels. Biobased products now exist in nearly every category. And, as one of...
January 19, 2023
The Impact of B Corps: A Closer Look at Sustainability and Ethics in Business
Every purchase you make is like a little “vote” for the company you buy from – and the values you believe in. But it can be hard to know just what...
August 15, 2022
Catching Up With The Airstream Vagabonds
To celebrate the launch of Bambu products in the Airstream Supply Company, we met up with Tim and Ursulla, who have been living full-time in their Airstream since 2018. Freshly...
October 21, 2021
Why Biobased Products Are One Key To A Successful Circular Economy
Instead of a product ending up in the trash at the “end” of its life, what if it gained a second (and third) life as something new? As we search...
August 18, 2021
How Do We Certify Our Organic Bamboo Utensils? Inside An Organic Audit
Most of us are familiar with Organic certifications for food or drinks, but what about certifying organic bamboo utensils? Here’s an inside look at our yearly organic audit. When we...
April 29, 2021
Green Shipping: How We Achieve 100% Carbon Offset with Every Order
This is the defining issue of our time Being human means releasing planet-warming carbon emissions into the atmosphere. It happens when we take a shower, charge our phones, or let...
March 18, 2021
B Corp Month 2021: What's the Difference Between a B Corp and a Corporation?
This March, we’re celebrating B Corp Month 2021. With 3,821 B Corps currently operating in 74 countries around the world, this type of business has been gaining a lot of...
January 26, 2021
Guess Who’s Going Carbon Neutral? Bambu Joins CarbonFund.org
Since our inception in 2003, Bambu has been committed to creating zero-waste solutions that make everyday sustainable living possible. As a company, our goal is and always has been to...
December 13, 2020
The Dirty Truth About Plastic Cookware
When it comes to eco-friendly living, many of us search for organic or chemical-free foods, cut down on single-use plastics, and recycle. But what about cookware? When we started bambu,...
June 10, 2020
Inspirations Along the Way: The Film of bambu’s Foundational Journey
Click here to visit the bambu YouTube channel We set out on our journey founded on passion and a simple idea. More than 20 years ago, Rachel and Jeff had an...
May 12, 2020
Interview: bambu Founders - Have a Clear Purpose
bambu founders Rachel Speth and Jeff Delkin sit down with Richard Brubaker for an episode on Entrepreneurs for Good. In this freewheeling and unscripted conversation, Jeff and Rachel don't hold back and dig...