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. 
The Rhythm of Nature

August 27, 2013

The Rhythm of Nature

This is a wonderful film that looks at nature beautifully choreographed and paced to the orchestra of Phantasmagoria. Naturally Spectacularally....

bambu Back to School Giveaway - Tuesday, August 13th

August 12, 2013

bambu Back to School Giveaway - Tuesday, August 13th

For readers of this blog, we have some good news to share and free products to giveaway. Read on....       ENTER TO WIN by clicking here. But act now. We are...

The Birth of the Spork

August 4, 2013

The Birth of the Spork

Our iconic, but often misunderstood bamboo Spork comes from interesting origins that many people don't know about.  

Economic Growth Meets Sustainable Living with Bamboo Cutting Boards

July 22, 2013

Economic Growth Meets Sustainable Living with Bamboo Cutting Boards

  * Bamboo provides millions of jobs to lower income communities: The bamboo industry provides a regular income to over two billion people in the world; in addition to being...

In the Kitchen with an Anthropologist

July 18, 2013

In the Kitchen with an Anthropologist

In the summer issue of Shanghai Centre, the cover story features 'anthropologist turned chef' Tzu-i Chuang. Shown on the cover here, Tzu-i is a speaker at TED Conference, and author...

Green & Clean Promotion from Bambu & The Good Home Company

July 9, 2013

Green & Clean Promotion from Bambu & The Good Home Company

As makers and sellers of green products ourselves, we are always interested in finding other great products. There is a lot of yucky, mediocre stuff out there. So when we...

The Portland Business Journal – In the Trenches with bambu: Born in Oregon, proudly made in China

July 8, 2013

The Portland Business Journal – In the Trenches with bambu: Born in Oregon, proudly made in China

We started with a single idea, a lot of passion, and a bit of blind courage: To turn people onto renewable materials, and to lessen the impact we place on...

Disposable Dinnerware Tested - bambu Veneerware scores Big

July 4, 2013

Disposable Dinnerware Tested - bambu Veneerware scores Big

In the July 2013 issue, Real Simple magazine took us to test. The magazine team reviewed and tested several disposable dinnerware options. Our 7" bamboo plate came out on top...

Bamboo in the Kitchen: The Number One Choice for Flavor, Sustainability and Style

June 30, 2013

Bamboo in the Kitchen: The Number One Choice for Flavor, Sustainability and Style

Bamboo Utensils: The Number One Choice for Flavors, Sustainability and Style When it comes to chic kitchen and dining ware, few materials are causing quite as big a stir as...

Bamboo Totem. An Inspiration Piece.

June 3, 2013

Bamboo Totem. An Inspiration Piece.

We found this bamboo artifact in a small out-of-the-way shop on a trip to Northern Thailand. It was about 15 years ago. It was in a dark  corner on a...

Eco Expert Gets His Facts Wrong About Bamboo

June 2, 2013

Eco Expert Gets His Facts Wrong About Bamboo

Proclaimed 'eco expert' Danny Seo has a good story to tell. He raises awareness about the benefits of leading a lower impact, eco-lifestyle. bambu applauds this. We're certainly all for...

pop up in Korea

May 23, 2013

pop up in Korea

In Korea, department stores still matter. Like Shinsegae. Ta dah.... branded pop-up store in Seoul. 

Cocktails for a Crowd, new book release

May 18, 2013

Cocktails for a Crowd, new book release

Newly released and in time for summer, a new book, Cocktails for a Crowd, by Kara Newman, presents a pitcher full of recipes for refreshing, party-pleasing cocktails. The text is...