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When Fear Enters Daily Life in Our Communities

March 30, 2026

When fear enters daily life, communities fray. Bambu stands with immigrant neighbors, opposes intimidation-driven tactics, and is signing on with other organizations to defend our civil rights. This post offers clear, practical steps: where to get verified information, how to share responsibly, and ways to support families through trusted legal-aid and community resources.

The Portland Business Journal – In the Trenches with bambu: Born in Oregon, proudly made in China

July 8, 2013

The Portland Business Journal – In the Trenches with bambu: Born in Oregon, proudly made in China

We started with a single idea, a lot of passion, and a bit of blind courage: To turn people onto renewable materials, and to lessen the impact we place on...

Disposable Dinnerware Tested - bambu Veneerware scores Big

July 4, 2013

Disposable Dinnerware Tested - bambu Veneerware scores Big

In the July 2013 issue, Real Simple magazine took us to test. The magazine team reviewed and tested several disposable dinnerware options. Our 7" bamboo plate came out on top...

Bamboo in the Kitchen: The Number One Choice for Flavor, Sustainability and Style

June 30, 2013

Bamboo in the Kitchen: The Number One Choice for Flavor, Sustainability and Style

Bamboo Utensils: The Number One Choice for Flavors, Sustainability and Style When it comes to chic kitchen and dining ware, few materials are causing quite as big a stir as...

Bamboo Totem. An Inspiration Piece.

June 3, 2013

Bamboo Totem. An Inspiration Piece.

We found this bamboo artifact in a small out-of-the-way shop on a trip to Northern Thailand. It was about 15 years ago. It was in a dark  corner on a...

Eco Expert Gets His Facts Wrong About Bamboo

June 2, 2013

Eco Expert Gets His Facts Wrong About Bamboo

Proclaimed 'eco expert' Danny Seo has a good story to tell. He raises awareness about the benefits of leading a lower impact, eco-lifestyle. bambu applauds this. We're certainly all for...

pop up in Korea

May 23, 2013

pop up in Korea

In Korea, department stores still matter. Like Shinsegae. Ta dah.... branded pop-up store in Seoul. 

Cocktails for a Crowd, new book release

May 18, 2013

Cocktails for a Crowd, new book release

Newly released and in time for summer, a new book, Cocktails for a Crowd, by Kara Newman, presents a pitcher full of recipes for refreshing, party-pleasing cocktails. The text is...

Healthy. Sustainable. Vegetarian Living magazine.

May 15, 2013

Healthy. Sustainable. Vegetarian Living magazine.

Our bambu Veneerware range are a featured product here in the summer pages of Vegetarian Living. All the details and pretty pictures of our popular summer, outdoor dinnerware are included....

Bamboo Utensils Spring Bouquet

May 12, 2013

Bamboo Utensils Spring Bouquet

Warmer weather, wonderful Moms, early Spring produce, recipes to experiment with....there's more reasons to freshen up your kitchen utensils. Fresh cuts.....made from certified organic bamboo. Made without glues or yucky...

More Uses For Bamboo. Delicious Food in Japan and China.

May 3, 2013

More Uses For Bamboo. Delicious Food in Japan and China.

Young bamboo shoots are a delicacy in Japan in and in China. Late April is when the first spring shoots show. And within hours the new shoots show up in...

Walk lightly. Look After Your Home and Your Loved Ones.

April 22, 2013

Walk lightly. Look After Your Home and Your Loved Ones.

Happy Earth Day...    

Chop Food Not Trees

April 17, 2013

Chop Food Not Trees

Let trees be trees. Enjoy good food and the pleasure of preparing.        

Laundry Tools. Keep in Mind Nature and Natural.

April 3, 2013

Laundry Tools. Keep in Mind Nature and Natural.

The folks over at iVillage published a recent post on 'Laundry Must- Haves' for an efficient laundry room. That post is here (http://bam-bu.co/AirOut).  There are over 20 products that are listed. Some are...