bambu Living

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. 

The Benefits of Being Outdoors & Eating Outside

June 5, 2020

The Benefits of Being Outdoors & Eating Outside

The average American spends 93% of their life indoors. 87% of that time is spent inside (the other 6% is spent in automobiles). This means that only 7% of the average...

Connecting with Nature - 8 million followers on YouTube

June 3, 2020

Connecting with Nature - 8 million followers on YouTube

We are enchanted with Li Ziqi's videos. Hers is a beautiful and extraordinary story. told from her home in rural Sichuan province in China. It is the filming of her life,...

Interview: bambu Founders - Have a Clear Purpose

May 12, 2020

Interview: bambu Founders - Have a Clear Purpose

bambu founders Rachel Speth and Jeff Delkin sit down with Richard Brubaker for an episode on Entrepreneurs for Good.  In this freewheeling and unscripted conversation, Jeff and Rachel don't hold back and dig...

The Benefits of Organic and Why Your Utensils Should Be Organic Too

May 3, 2020

The Benefits of Organic and Why Your Utensils Should Be Organic Too

There is some debate about the actual value of 'organic' and what it means to consumers. The organic industry is growing rapidly with 81% of households now reporting they purchase 'organic' at least occasionally....

An Insider's Guide to Bamboo Straws

April 16, 2020

An Insider's Guide to Bamboo Straws

Way back in 2012, bambu was the first brand to bring to market reusable bamboo straws. It was an innovative idea at the time. The first time most people had...

This Indispensable Spatula May Surprise You

April 7, 2020

This Indispensable Spatula May Surprise You

You don't need a wok to appreciate the useability of this fine tool bambu® first introduced in 2019. The Bamboo Wok Spatula has quickly become our favorite tool in the...

Cherry Blossoms in the Time of Crisis

March 25, 2020

Cherry Blossoms in the Time of Crisis

The waterfront along the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, March 2020   We are in the midst of a serious crisis. There is a lot of news and uncertainty out...

bambu partners with Airstream

February 28, 2020

bambu partners with Airstream

At first glance, it may appear to be an odd partnership. But below the surface, it's about making quality products that help people appreciate the natural environment.  Airstream travel trailers...

These Environmental Groups Thank You

January 28, 2020

These Environmental Groups Thank You

We thank you, our customers. We are grateful to the many of you who support our business. It is because of you we have the opportunity to share that support...

2020 - Lunar New Year - Year of the Rat

January 24, 2020

2020 - Lunar New Year - Year of the Rat

The Year of the Rat Ambition, Hard Work and Wealth The Metal Rat Year is going to be a strong, prosperous, and lucky year for almost all Chinese zodiac signs....

2019 Plastic-Free Gift Giving Guide

November 26, 2019

2019 Plastic-Free Gift Giving Guide

Around the holidays we do a lot of entertaining, and everyone always ends up gathered in our kitchen, huddled around the hub of the house. We can already smell the...

Reusable Straws Buyers Guide - From Bamboo to Glass

November 24, 2019

Reusable Straws Buyers Guide - From Bamboo to Glass

bambu® has been on a quest to provide the best reusable straws to our customers for years because of the negative impact plastic straws have on the environment. Starting with...

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Now

November 24, 2019

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Now

bambu exists to promote a plastic-free lifestyle. Since our inception, we have designed daily use products made from renewable, plant-based materials. We need to overcome our reliance and use of...