bambu Living

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.

From Our Hands To Your Hands

November 29, 2010

From Our Hands To Your Hands

Above, the hands of Dao, a basket weaver in Central Vietnam. And the hands of Oyashi, a master chef in New York. It is all in the hands. The hands...

bambu's All Occasion Veneerware® is put to test. The  Compost Breakdown Report  [via InHabitat]

November 15, 2010

bambu's All Occasion Veneerware® is put to test. The Compost Breakdown Report [via InHabitat]

Starre Vartan is known to many in the green world. Founder and editor of Eco Chick, her writing appears in The Huffington Post, and The Daily Green , as well...

Spork in the Funnies, thanks Ted

November 8, 2010

Spork in the Funnies, thanks Ted

Spork Billed Platypus

Chop Food Not Trees

November 5, 2010

Chop Food Not Trees

We had an idea....but it only came to graphic realization through the help of others.

Bamboo for Orphans

November 4, 2010

Bamboo for Orphans

Here's a great story that caught our attention recently. For obvious reasons. A story where architecture, local materials, ingenuity, hard work and a big heart drive this wonderful initiative. Read...

Spork Spotting - Spotted in SF

November 3, 2010

Spork Spotting - Spotted in SF

Spotted in the Mission District, SF. And we have recently spotted another restaurant in Bend, Oregon. In fact, a favorite casual haunt.

Just One Word, Benjamin   (psst..and it's not plastics)

September 8, 2010

Just One Word, Benjamin (psst..and it's not plastics)

It's a brilliant scene from the classic film 'The Graduate.' Benjamin Braddock is being escorted by Mr. McGuire who takes him aside and in a word, provide some sound, older...

aka the 'Love Food' Conference

August 26, 2010

aka the 'Love Food' Conference

Internationational Food Bloggers Conference The upcoming International Food Bloggers Conference could just have easily been called the Love Food Conference. Bringing together people who love to create good food, love...

New York Gift Fair: post wrap - a winning show by all accounts

August 25, 2010

New York Gift Fair: post wrap - a winning show by all accounts

Thanks for making the The New York Gift Show this year one of our best shows ever. It was really nice seeing our customers and familiar faces over the several...

Spork Submission from Melanie Somers, Ikeda's, Davis, CA

August 24, 2010

Spork Submission from Melanie Somers, Ikeda's, Davis, CA

Spork and Blueberries in Davis, California

Environment + Revolution = Envirolution

August 5, 2010

Environment + Revolution = Envirolution

From the trend report comes Envirolution It's a term this report describes the emerging wave of green eco companies in the lifestyle and home sectors. There will be some beautifully...

bambu goes Spanish in New York

July 30, 2010

bambu goes Spanish in New York

The latest bambu sighting! Good friend and creative mind, Beth Ronsick checked in, and spotted our long favored 'long board,' The Plank, at Soho eatery, Boqueria is a hip bistro...