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Why Bamboo Has a Place at Every Table - from Home to Hospitality
September 24, 2025
Discover why bamboo is the #1 choice for sustainable disposable plates. Now with the FDA ban on palm leaf plates, the choice become clearer. Compare the differences of bamboo and palm for your sustainable dinnerware. The trend towards safe, sustainable plates and dinnerware starts here.
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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...
September 15, 2008
Podcast: Jeff Delkin and Rachel Speth talk about growing bambu
The folks over at ResponsibleChina talked with us awhile back. Erica and her team run a top drawer blog that highlights social responsibility in China. Thanks Erica, for helping us...
September 12, 2008
Social Responsibility Conference - Shanghai, China
This Wednesday, September 10th, the British Chamber of Commerce hosted Creating a Sustainable & Responsible Enterprise in China The keynote speaker is none other than Ray Anderson, Chairman and founder...
September 12, 2008
bambu Sightings
We've been receiving more and more emails from people who have spotted our products somewhere whether it be on TV, in the most current magazine, in a blog or at...
September 12, 2008
DesignerTalk at Nest Shanghai - insight into Responsible Manufacturing in China
One of the great things to come out of our retail project, NEST in Shanghai has been the monthly 'Last Wednesday' forums we've been hosting. This month's talk will focus...