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bambu Spork and Bagels

July 19, 2010

bambu Spork and Bagels

bambu Spork in Switzerland...or is it?

July 13, 2010

bambu Spork in Switzerland...or is it?

Great friend and animal care taker, James Holder takes his Spork to Geneve. It would only be a Brit to find a good F&C in Switzerland. And a different Brit...

Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network - bambu Co-Founder, Rachel Speth

June 21, 2010

Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network - bambu Co-Founder, Rachel Speth

A group of female founders, CEOs and innovative leaders who run businesses in the world’s top markets are gathering on June 21st in Shanghai. The "Take Your Own Path" event...

bambu goes back to school in Shanghai

May 12, 2010

bambu goes back to school in Shanghai

We've had some wonderful opportunities to tell the bambu story and share the products we create to business professionals, grad students, university exchange students, other entrepreneurs, and middle and lower...

Green Housewares - a Case Study of Success

April 12, 2010

Green Housewares - a Case Study of Success

Last month, bambu attended the International Housewares Show in Chicago, among the thousands of exhibitors, and over 60,000 attendees from more than 40 countries, there were a couple of events...

NASFT interview - Fancy Food 2010

February 19, 2010

NASFT interview - Fancy Food 2010

It was great to be exhibiting again in San Francisco. We got our start at the last Gourmet Housewares show at Moscone Center in 2003 before it was moved to...

Revolutionizing Eating Utensils: The Evolution of Our Bamboo Spork

February 10, 2010

Revolutionizing Eating Utensils: The Evolution of Our Bamboo Spork

..........Well.......ya know...........we all wanna change the world. The bambu spork   It started with an idea.......and then it gathered steam........it grew....others got interested. They add to it...... one person's idea...

Back to School - A Day at CEIBS

December 11, 2009

Back to School - A Day at CEIBS

Over the last year or so, we have been invited to meet students from all walks of life, and share our story. Back in May we sat down with grade...

Disposable Turned Into Art

December 5, 2009

Disposable Turned Into Art

We are big on the idea of turning waste into value. One of our core beliefs is that a lot of the value of a product lies in knowing where...

1 Big Idea = 1000 Eco Design Ideas

November 18, 2009

1 Big Idea = 1000 Eco Design Ideas

The way we live is unsustainable. Our actions and our decisions have environmental consequences. Ecologically sensitive design has to become an integral and permanent part of our lives. 1000 New...

Japanese cooking in the 'test' kitchen of Saveur magazine (another bambu sighting)

November 11, 2009

Japanese cooking in the 'test' kitchen of Saveur magazine (another bambu sighting)

We love the idea of a 'test kitchen.' A place where elements come together. A 'test' kitchen conjures up the notion of fresh ingredients, new ideas, a bit of bravery,...

1000 of 1% equals what?

January 17, 2009

1000 of 1% equals what?

It equals a groundbreaking achievement. 1% For The Planet has surpassed the 1000 member mark. And that is an important milestone because it means that over 1000 companies have committed...

Green Drinks launches in Shanghai

January 10, 2009

Green Drinks launches in Shanghai

 The first official GREEN DRINKS SHANGHAI will be held at URBN Boutique Hotel at 183 Jiaozhou Lu, in the Green Room from 7-9pm on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Chances are...

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.