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Are You Unknowingly Feeding Your Child Plastic?

February 20, 2014

Are You Unknowingly Feeding Your Child Plastic?

Colorful plastic cups, bowls with cute critters smiling from the bottom, and spoons with those tiny handles “just right for little hands.” You have seen plenty of children’s dining ware...

What People Are Saying About Bambu Products

February 18, 2014

What People Are Saying About Bambu Products

What are people saying about Bambu products? Find out here.    People want to know what other people think. Learn from their experiences. Reviews matter, so we are sharing with...

The Plight of the Honey Bees

February 16, 2014

The Plight of the Honey Bees

Bees are extraordinary creatures.  They perform a vital function to our eco-system and specifically to our food sources.  And it goes way beyond just honey.  In fact, over 50% of...

The Doors at COMMON Are Open - the Good for Good Marketplace

February 12, 2014

The Doors at COMMON Are Open - the Good for Good Marketplace

We're feeling pretty good. Why?  Because bambu has been selected to be part of something big. The launch of the COMMON Marketplace.  Goods for good. The fine folks are COMMON have...

Lunar New Year - Year of the Horse

February 1, 2014

Lunar New Year - Year of the Horse

  We hope your year is starting out well.From us at bambu, we wish you a Happy Lunar New Year.  It is the time of year here in China for families...

Beyond Just Food: The Impact of Certified Organic on Children’s Health

January 24, 2014

Beyond Just Food: The Impact of Certified Organic on Children’s Health

If you are a health-conscious parent you may be aware that most family restaurants have a kids’ menu that list either a white bun-packed hamburger or hot dog, pasta and...

Behind the Scenes: The Production Journey from Chinese Forests to Your Home

January 14, 2014

Behind the Scenes: The Production Journey from Chinese Forests to Your Home

We are starting a series of posts called, Meet Your Makers.  A little project here at bambu that provides a glimpse, in and around, and behind the products that we make,...

The Bamboo Pot Scraper: Your Unexpected Ally on Cold, Icy Mornings

December 12, 2013

The Bamboo Pot Scraper: Your Unexpected Ally on Cold, Icy Mornings

There is a pretty good chance you're waking up to icy cold mornings. Winter is here. It's just a matter of degree (pun intended) depending on where you live. It...

Our 'fab' cork fabric bowls...as featured in Design Milk

December 10, 2013

Our 'fab' cork fabric bowls...as featured in Design Milk

The design-forward taste makers over at Design Milk love our adjustable cork fabric bowls.....because as they say, all your stuff isn't shaped the same. Well put. So think about the...

bambu at REI -  [VIDEO]

December 9, 2013

bambu at REI - [VIDEO]

Over at REI, the team presents our Out N About cork and bamboo travel set and  Cork & Spork are great travel companions. Reusable, washable...and shipping free for the holidays....

Judgement Day - The Good Food Awards

December 6, 2013

Judgement Day - The Good Food Awards

  The Good Food Awards celebrates the kind of food we all want to eat.  And the kind of food that a committed few are able to create.   Quite...

A Few Of Our Favorite Things from Bambu

December 4, 2013

A Few Of Our Favorite Things from Bambu

We selected a few of our favorite items from our range to create this 'favorites' photo. Some products are brand new, others are favorites from over the years. At bambu,...

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.