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US Tour - Out of Las Vegas

May 16, 2008

US Tour - Out of Las Vegas

Well, we got out of Las Vegas intact. Our US tour was capped by an exceptional show at the Gourmet Housewares Show at the Sands. While, Las Vegas is probably...

GOOD Magazine |  The China Issue

May 14, 2008

GOOD Magazine | The China Issue

We love GOOD magazine, one of the better new magazines focused on making the world a better place. We picked up the latest issue when in the US. It's probably...

conversations of substance

May 9, 2008

conversations of substance

Before we left Portland for the Gourmet Housewares Show in Las Vegas, we had a chance to drop in on our friends at Substance. Stephen, David, Todd and friends are...

US Tour - On to Vegas  |  NAU R.I.P.

May 3, 2008

US Tour - On to Vegas | NAU R.I.P.

It's nice being back for week, checking in on stores, talking to customers. We learn something with every meeting and every visit.We're off to Las Vegas after a week in...

US tour - first stop, Portland, Oregon

April 28, 2008

US tour - first stop, Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, aka Bridgetown We've landed in our birthplace, where we schooled, and where our friends and family call home. It's good to be back home. Portland is a special...

China’s first Eco Design Fair in Shanghai

April 23, 2008

China’s first Eco Design Fair in Shanghai

We're thrilled about the upcoming Eco Fair in Shanghai this weekend. Eco Design Fair - Sustainable design products in Shanghai: " Like everywhere else in the world, more and more...

bambu takes on UK - forms partnership with Green Pioneer

April 11, 2008

bambu takes on UK - forms partnership with Green Pioneer

We're thrilled to be joining up with the fine folks of Green Pioneer Green Pioneer Ltd. is a new type of distribution company. Which is the very reason we were...

bambu Goes To Class with NYU students in Shanghai

April 9, 2008

bambu Goes To Class with NYU students in Shanghai

Jeff & Rachel & NYU students in Shanghai Quite a different 'school experience' than the one recently reported here under bambu News. bambu had the pleasure to host a group...

China’s First Carbon Neutral Hotel Hits Shanghai

April 3, 2008

China’s First Carbon Neutral Hotel Hits Shanghai

URBN it is just down the street from our office here in Shanghai. While we haven't stayed here we have dined here on several occasions. The second photo with the...

The Trash Tour

April 3, 2008

The Trash Tour

We love it when we learn about someone's unwavering passion to address a big problem. When we heard about Adi Carter we had no choice. We had to share our...

Like Minds - the ‘good people doing good stuff’ series

March 28, 2008

Like Minds - the ‘good people doing good stuff’ series

 We're inspired by many. There are a number of good people doing good things in the world around us. People and groups who are focused on a cause, provide a...

IHA Show recap - bambu introduces the first eco-friendly booth design

March 25, 2008

IHA Show recap - bambu introduces the first eco-friendly booth design

60,000 visitors...from 100 countries.......to see 2000 exhibitors...and bambu. The three day show attracts the buyers from every major retailer in America and thousands of others from all other the world....

Welcome to our new home…

March 6, 2008

Welcome to our new home…

Wow……we’ve moved into our new home. A place for conversation, comment, praise, criticism, questions, and more. A place for us to share with you what we’re up to here in...

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.