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Choosing the Best Compostable Plates
October 15, 2026
This article will help you to make the right decision about disposable party plates. It's not hard, but it can be confusing unless you know what to look for. Making the right choice can save you money, lots of hassle, and add to making the right impression.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.