bambu Living

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. 
Enjoy the Celebration, Skip the Dishes

November 18, 2015

Enjoy the Celebration, Skip the Dishes

When it comes time for holiday celebrations, first we consider the guest list, and then the menu and festive decor. But when all is said and done at the end...

The Elegant, Green, Non-Paper Paper Plate

October 17, 2015

The Elegant, Green, Non-Paper Paper Plate

We would not dare suggest you use paper plates for your next catered party, wedding party or planned event. Too much preparation and planning goes into your dinner party or...

Our Customers' Most Favored Bamboo Utensils

October 16, 2015

Our Customers' Most Favored Bamboo Utensils

We have selected two of our most loved, most used, and most favored tools in the kitchen. We know cooks have their favorite utensils they reach for time and time again. These are...

bambu expands Natural Fiber Textiles

October 15, 2015

bambu expands Natural Fiber Textiles

bambu has recently expanded its range of products using a wider range of natural fiber textiles that the team has sourced locally near the bambu production studio in Shanghai. The...

bambu Joins with Plastic Pollution Coalition

October 14, 2015

bambu Joins with Plastic Pollution Coalition

Here at bambu, a green products company, the relationships we keep are as important as the customers we serve and the friends that we make. That makes this new partnership all...

Choosing the Right Cutting Board

October 14, 2015

Choosing the Right Cutting Board

Cutting boards matter. At last count we had eight different cutting boards. But that is what you might expect from us, since we make bamboo cutting boards and we like...

Travel Well & Travel Green with New Travel Zip Pouches

October 12, 2015

Travel Well & Travel Green with New Travel Zip Pouches

At bambu we create sustainably designed and responsibly produced products for the home. And on the go. Increasingly, we find ourselves away from home. We lead busy lives, seemingly always...

bambu - New Product Highlight, Veneerware Tasting Plates

October 12, 2015

bambu - New Product Highlight, Veneerware Tasting Plates

Among our most popular eco friendly products, our Veneerware® range sits squarely at the top (and we mean 'squarely'). Whether you are hosting a party or an eco friendly wedding,...

bambu - New Product Highlight - Travel Utensil Sets

October 11, 2015

bambu - New Product Highlight - Travel Utensil Sets

Our highly anticipated updated collection is now available. Among our more popular sustainable gift items will surely be our Reusable Travel Utensil Sets. This is an update to our previous...

The Spork and the Union between People

October 6, 2015

The Spork and the Union between People

The union of two individuals is a special event. Formal marriages, informal weddings or casual partners, it is special when two become one.  A customer of ours shared a story about...

Scenes From Our Workshop

September 29, 2015

Scenes From Our Workshop

Many of our customers and friends know that we have our feet on the ground, and maintain a base in Shanghai, and have for the last decade.  We have a...

Lending a Hand with The Legacy Center

September 15, 2015

Lending a Hand with The Legacy Center

We exhibited at the New York Now show a few weeks ago. It was a great show and a great time. We hadn't exhibited in New York for over two years. We...

Suck on This! - Bambu wins Innovation Award

August 18, 2015

Suck on This! - Bambu wins Innovation Award

"I can't really take full credit for this award. Nature had a big part to play in designing our straws."