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Supporting the Future: Our Commitment to Giving Back
January 2, 2026
Our belief is that business can be a force for good. By supporting organizations and investing in innovative solutions to protect vital ecosystems, we hope to contribute to a future where nature and communities flourish side by side.
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
April 14, 2015
Simple Gardening Tips - How to Keep You, Your Veggies, and Your Garden Clean
We came across a couple of great gardening tips we found really useful, and easy. It's about staying clean, and keeping your veggies clean. Keep Your Nails Clean...
April 9, 2015
Veneerware bamboo plates - Commercially Approved and Accepted for Composting
Not all disposable plates are created equally. And not all disposable plates are approved for composting. Even if the packaging says 'compostable.' So it is important to know which disposable...
March 3, 2015
Bamboo Goo - The Product for All Your Bamboo, and More.
Bamboo Goo - the product for your other products. And not just bamboo, either. This post delves into the details of our famously popular Bamboo Goo and explains what it...
February 25, 2015
Echo, the gray wolf, and why bambu supports her even after her death
bambu joined with 200 Business Leaders and 37 other Oregon companies by signing our name to the petition to protect the Gray Wolf. See info and post here. See the list of...
February 16, 2015
Lunar New Year - Year of the Sheep and what it means
To our friends and customers, we wish you a happy lunar new year. Since we spend much of our time with our team in China, we acknowledge (and embrace) many...
January 13, 2015
bambu Scholarship for the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program
We are proud of the ongoing partnerships we have established with two important organizations that support healthy eco-systems. Seafood Watch is one group that we support by donating the proceeds...
December 30, 2014
Essential Tools for New Year parties and Bowl Game Events
Are you planning New Years parties, holiday-after parties or Bowl game parties? Then we have some ideas to share to make it a little easier, fun and look good too. We...