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. 
Sneak Peek at What's New at bambu

August 10, 2015

Sneak Peek at What's New at bambu

It's summertime. Usually it signals a slow down of work. Kids on summer break. Hitting the road, trips to the beach or a favorite campsite. We've been keeping it busy...

The Demise of the Honey Bee explained [Video]

July 15, 2015

The Demise of the Honey Bee explained [Video]

This week, we share a fascinating, informative and illustrative video about the cause of Honey Bee colony collapse. It is an intelligent, and descriptive narrative that goes far in explaining...

bambu selected for NY Exhibition: SustainAbility: Design for a Better World

July 8, 2015

bambu selected for NY Exhibition: SustainAbility: Design for a Better World

bambu is among several brands that will be showcased in the curated Sustainability: Design for a Better World® exhibition in New York, August 2015.   bambu has not one, but three...

Bambu Wins ECO-EXCELLENCE FINALIST Award for New Baby Feeding Product

June 30, 2015

Bambu Wins ECO-EXCELLENCE FINALIST Award for New Baby Feeding Product

The newest addition to our bambu KIDS range has been awarded an Eco-Excellence Finalist Award by Natural Child World magazine. Bambu’s Baby Training Spoon was chosen by NCW’s Mom Lab and Celebrity Judges...

Interview:  Six (6) Lessons We Have Learned

June 23, 2015

Interview: Six (6) Lessons We Have Learned

We have had some recent questions from customers about how we started, what is important to us, and our approach to running a sustainable business model. Particularly one in which we straddle...

Wine and Food and Bamboo Plates

June 16, 2015

Wine and Food and Bamboo Plates

Fine wine, good food, and our bamboo plates made an exceptional pairing at the 2nd annual Testarossa Food & Wine event in the beautiful and scenic location of the Los Gatos...

Big Savings on Hemp & Garden Tools for Spring

May 30, 2015

Big Savings on Hemp & Garden Tools for Spring

Spring is in full gear and Summer is just around the corner. We're offering customers big savings on our Spring Collection. Big Savings on Hemp Collection - 40% OFF The hemp denim aprons...

Hemp Use in Today’s World

May 27, 2015

Hemp Use in Today’s World

  If hearing the word hemp makes you shift in your chair, here’s a good reason not to. Hemp is hardly the enemy. In fact, looking back at its history...

The Origin of Coiled Bamboo Bowls, A Visit to Vietnam

May 26, 2015

The Origin of Coiled Bamboo Bowls, A Visit to Vietnam

This post is another is a series of 'Meet Your Makers' posts that share with our readers and customers the source of our products, and how (and where) they are...

Made From Food Waste, published in April 2015

May 19, 2015

Made From Food Waste, published in April 2015

The facts concerning food waste are staggering. In the US alone, a whole 40% of the food grown and processed is wasted each year. More than a $160 billion worth...

Tabletop Tips For Planning Your Next Green Event

May 5, 2015

Tabletop Tips For Planning Your Next Green Event

If you are planning your next party, or a wedding, party or gala for a client or friend, you may be thinking about an eco-friendly event.  You may be going for a...

The Sustainable Design Book - guidebook for design

April 30, 2015

The Sustainable Design Book - guidebook for design

We are excited to share this timely and newly released book, The Sustainable Design Book, by Rebecca Proctor.  The book focuses on non-toxic, locally-sourced, quality craftsmanship of a range of products including lighting,...

3 Tips To Get Kiddies to Enjoy Gardening

April 16, 2015

3 Tips To Get Kiddies to Enjoy Gardening

Gardening with children can be fun and fulfilling. Spending time learning together and seeing the fruits of your labor, and getting a little dirt in your hands is all part...