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Q&A: Is there such a thing as Amazon bamboo?

October 7, 2014

Q&A: Is there such a thing as Amazon bamboo?

An interesting question was posed to us this week: is there such a thing as Amazon bamboo? The Amazon is home to more than two-thirds of the world's population of plant...

Ways to Live Clean and Green

September 30, 2014

Ways to Live Clean and Green

  How would you define clean? When it comes to objects, it is rather straightforward. Washed, of course, is clean. When it comes to living things though, humans included, cleanliness...

National Honey Month - September

September 16, 2014

National Honey Month - September

September is National Honey Month, so it is good time to celebrate honey. Who doesn't like honey? There is a pureness and naturalness to sweet, unrefined honey. There are over...

Everyday Toxins and Your Health: What You Need to Know

September 9, 2014

Everyday Toxins and Your Health: What You Need to Know

This much we know. Everywhere you turn, there are chemicals you will breathe in, drink, or absorb through your skin. Some of that is the result of living in the...

Spork Week on The Jimmy Kimmel Show

August 30, 2014

Spork Week on The Jimmy Kimmel Show

A coincidence? ....we don't think so. Jimmy Kimmel is also joining the celebration of Spork Week. Their version (a scary plastic one) is below. Meanwhile, we're offering all our reusable...

bambu Spork Video

August 28, 2014

bambu Spork Video

There are metal sporks and plastic sporks, but there is only one brand of bamboo sporks. And we make five (5) different styles all available at our bambuShop. Many people are...

Spork Week - 7 Days - 7 Sporks

August 26, 2014

Spork Week - 7 Days - 7 Sporks

Welcome to Spork Week. Spork week officially kicked off on August 24th here at bambu. We'll be sharing daily Spork facts and trivia bits on our social media sites and offering 15% off our...

From Bamboo Grove to Your Home: The Journey of a Sustainable Spork

August 19, 2014

From Bamboo Grove to Your Home: The Journey of a Sustainable Spork

Our beloved Spork. It's become somewhat of an icon for us around here at bambu.  And he has established quite a following, as well.  He fits nicely in a lunch box,...

Sneak Peek of Our Newest Products!

August 12, 2014

Sneak Peek of Our Newest Products!

We've got some exciting news here at bambu! We have been busy at work over the last several months designing, developing, and testing some of new product ideas.  We wanted...

Warm Weather, Summer Drinks, and Bamboo Straws

July 22, 2014

Warm Weather, Summer Drinks, and Bamboo Straws

 Summer Is Here. As the heat of summer blankets us, it is our cue to stay cool with plenty to drink. Refreshments to cool us down and hydrate us, cool...

The Kombucha Revolution is here, including a recipe from us - Bambu 'Cha!

July 15, 2014

The Kombucha Revolution is here, including a recipe from us - Bambu 'Cha!

It is a movement. And now it's a book. Kombucha Revolution is a newly released book that provides a chronicle of Kombucha, and presents 75 different ways to create, and enjoy...

We are Celebrating Hemp Week. Here's Why, and What it Means to You.

May 31, 2014

We are Celebrating Hemp Week. Here's Why, and What it Means to You.

bambu is joining in the celebration of Hemp Week 2014 which kicks off June 2nd. We had the idea to use this occasion to share the many magnificent benefits associated with...

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.