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Black Plastic in the Kitchen? Why Bambu’s Natural Bamboo Utensils Are the Smarter Choice

December 17, 2024

Research published in Chemosphere revealed that 85% of black plastic household items, including cooking utensils, contain toxic chemicals such as flame retardants, which can leach into food during use. 
Marrying Style and Sustainability: bambu®’s Disposable Wedding Plates

August 29, 2018

Marrying Style and Sustainability: bambu®’s Disposable Wedding Plates

One of the most important elements of your wedding reception is your table setting, complete with flowers, a custom menu and place settings. Rustic and outdoor weddings are all the...

The Spork: A Backpacking Essential

August 15, 2018

The Spork: A Backpacking Essential

The Spork: an innovative combination of a Spoon and a Fork. The spork has seen many different designs, materials and uses since its documented invention in 1874. But one thing...

Cutting Boards 101: What's the best cutting board you can buy?

August 6, 2018

Cutting Boards 101: What's the best cutting board you can buy?

If you’re shopping for the best cutting board, you may have already come across all kinds of conflicting advice as to which choice is best. You have to think about a...

11 Things To Do With a Bamboo Spoon

July 25, 2018

11 Things To Do With a Bamboo Spoon

Wooden spoons have been around ... oh, since sticks were invented, probably. How many other kitchen tools do you use that have changed so little since your grandmother's time?

Red, White, and Green: Planning Your Eco-Friendly 4th of July Bash

June 26, 2018

Red, White, and Green: Planning Your Eco-Friendly 4th of July Bash

Green Tips for an Eco-Friendly July 4th Here in the USA, people are busy making plans for their 4th of July events. This is undoubtedly the biggest and most extravagant...

Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition (BayROC) Reuse To Go Campaign and the bambu Spork

June 18, 2018

Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition (BayROC) Reuse To Go Campaign and the bambu Spork

Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition (BayROC) Reuse To Go Campaign and the bambu Spork We have long admired the great work of our friends at Bay Area Recycling. Founded in 1996,...

Gift Ideas for Outdoor Loving Dads and Grads

June 11, 2018

Gift Ideas for Outdoor Loving Dads and Grads

High school and college graduation season is here, Father’s Day is just around the corner, and the warmth of June has hikers, campers and outdoor lovers planning their summer adventures....

Every Drop Counts: Ways to Reduce Ocean Pollution for World Oceans Day

June 5, 2018

Every Drop Counts: Ways to Reduce Ocean Pollution for World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day takes place each year on June 8th and has been celebrated globally since 2002. The Ocean Project, which has coordinated and grown World Oceans Day throughout the...

Personalized Wedding Idea for Your Dinnerware

May 30, 2018

Personalized Wedding Idea for Your Dinnerware

It's that time of year when couples are planning their ideal wedding reception, kids are graduating and party planners are busy preparing for their upcoming summer events. Yes, the season...

Kids in the Kitchen this Mother's Day

May 8, 2018

Kids in the Kitchen this Mother's Day

Kids in the Kitchen this Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is the perfect time to express love and gratitude for our moms in a meaningful way. She does so much for...

Sustainable I Dos: Save Money and the Earth with Compostable Wedding Tableware

May 3, 2018

Sustainable I Dos: Save Money and the Earth with Compostable Wedding Tableware

Becoming engaged is a time of tremendous excitement and change in a couple’s life. While it’s nice to take plenty of romantic time to simply celebrate your engagement, you’re probably...

Sustainability Spotlight - Material Sourcing Matters

April 17, 2018

Sustainability Spotlight - Material Sourcing Matters

In celebration of Earth Day, the world’s largest environmental movement, we’re spotlighting commonly used products like cotton clothing, household textiles and kitchenware. Moreover, we’ll explore why material sourcing and manufacturing...

Spring Renewal for Body, Mind and Spirit

April 10, 2018

Spring Renewal for Body, Mind and Spirit

During the long winter months, we tend to go inward, reflect and conserve our energy. When the earth begins to warm in spring, the flowers and trees blossom, and the...