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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?

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

Getting engaged is an exciting time. While it’s nice to take plenty of romantic time to simply celebrate your engagement, you’re likely also thinking about your wedding plans. Here's some...

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...

No Plastic Straw, Please!

April 5, 2018

No Plastic Straw, Please!

Americans use over 500 million plastic straws every day yet seldom stop to think about the impact this single-use product has on our environment. Plastic straws, which are too small...

Being Aware of the Toxins in Your Space

March 23, 2018

Being Aware of the Toxins in Your Space

In order to bring awareness to National Poison Prevention Week, we're shining a light on the silent toxins that exist in our everyday household objects and recognizing the importance of...

5 Things Learned at Natural Products Expo

March 19, 2018

5 Things Learned at Natural Products Expo

The bambu team came back last week from exhibiting at the Natural Products Expo (or Expo West). In fact, we are still basking in the afterglow of a busy and...

Natural Products Expo Opens This Week. We'll be there.

March 6, 2018

Natural Products Expo Opens This Week. We'll be there.

We're on our way to the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The show kicks off on Thursday, March 8th. bambu will be exhibiting in the Hot Products section...

Blog Index Intro

Welcome to Bambu Living — our journal of ideas, stories, and inspiration for a more intentional life at home. From sustainable kitchen tips to the science behind bamboo, to the people and values that shape bambu® as a brand, this is where we share what we care about most.

Topics We Cover

Expect practical guides on caring for your bamboo products, honest conversations about sustainability, behind-the-scenes looks at how we make and source our goods, and curated ideas for conscious living — all written with the same care we put into every product we make.