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January 9, 2009
attending Consumer Electronics Show
I know this is an odd place to have a post about CES, but read on.... The big, all important Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing in Las Vegas....
December 31, 2008
Doing Good Work in Ecuador
There is a small but dedicated group involved in one of the most rich and biologically diverse ecosystems in the world in Western Ecuador. We're big believers in the good...
December 13, 2008
bamboo on wheels
The cool folks at BambooSK8 Eco Friendly Skateboards make eco friendly skateboards using sustainable bamboo skate decks. Note to skaters – according to the Science Channel, skateboards have replaced furniture...
December 12, 2008
Inhabitat Shop - now open!
We're big fans of Inhabitat.com, and have been for years. We applauded when they opened the cleverly titled, Inhabitots for environmentally-minded parents and of course, green kids. In fact, you...
November 18, 2008
Grameen Foundation in Shanghai - CEO Alex Counts
It's a truly a pleasure to be associated with Grameen Foundation. We had the distinct pleasure to meet and hear CEO Alex Counts speak during his recent visit to Shanghai....
November 11, 2008
Feeding the Garden - a hands on event in Chicago
Chicago is a favorite city of ours. It has consistently been rated as one of the most environmentally focused cities in the US. From a well developed bike system, to...
October 31, 2008
a song for salmon and more
This post brings together several things we feel pretty strongly about. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, we have a deep appreciation for the Pacific Salmon. The salmon is a...
October 26, 2008
Eco-Fair 2008 Shanghai, China
We held the second Shanghai Eco-Fair on Saturday, October 25th outside at URBN Hotel, China's first and only carbon neutral hotel. URBN was designed by our friends at A00. (A00...
October 26, 2008
The Origami-Inspired Folding Bamboo House
We love it when we see bamboo be used creatively and beneficially. Inhabitat great example of utilizing bamboo's qualities and strengths. The Origami-Inspired Folding Bamboo House: " Ming Tang’s beautiful...
October 20, 2008
Responsible Fashion and Design 2008 - Shanghai, China
This last week, as a part of Shanghai International Creative Industry Week, the Royal Danish Consulate General hosted RESPONSIBLE FASHION AND DESIGN 2008 in collaboration with the Danish Fashion Institute....
October 6, 2008
Responsible Manufacturing - a forum discussion
The topic of the August 'Last Wednesday' event held at NEST was Responsible Manufacturing. Rachel Speth, Carol Chyau of Shokay, and Grace Liu, owner of Asianera joined together for an...
October 1, 2008
man u factured | where man and manufacturing meet
We have highlighted Burtynsky's work previously. His imagery capturing factories in China is amazing. I just happened upon his video presentation at TED 2005 today. And living in China and...
September 17, 2008
The Way of the Plunderer - more on Ray Anderson
If you caught our post here last week on this blog, you'll see that we attended the Social Responsibility Conference in Shanghai. Crossroads China writes up a thorough review of...
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.
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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.