Company Backgrounder

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PORTLAND, OREGON Bambu®  was established in 2003 with the purpose of creating beautiful, safe and non-toxic products for the whole family at home, or on the go....made from nature. Bambu is founded on the concept of renewable ideas® In fact, it is so central to the core purpose of the company, we trademarked it!

The company created the 'natural disposables' category with the launch of the Veneerware® brand of disposable dinnerware receiving immediate accolades from Fortune (Best 25 Designs of the Year), and International Design magazines.  

Veneerware® stands alone as the top-quality brand of compostable dinnerware. Veneerware is the only brand of disposable dinnerware that is made from organic, FSC®-certified 100% bamboo, and is commercially composted approve. Grubware® is the company's brand of portable, on-the-go cutlery, and eating utensils and accessories. 

Based in Portland, Oregon, the company operates a development and production office in Shanghai, China. Innovation is a hallmark of the company. Bambu® was the first to market products made from certified organic bamboo in 2008, the first to introduce reclaimed cedar tableware in 2011, and the first to commercially sell reusable bamboo straws in 2012. The company is recognized as a Pioneer of the USDA biobased program.  The entire line of products is certified biobased.

Bambu® is a proud member of 1% for the Planet committing more than 1% of total sales to nonprofit environmental organizations. As a B Corp certified business since 2018, Bambu® is committed to transparency and positive impact across all stakeholders. Bambu® is also Climate Neutral certified. The company offsets its total carbon footprint 100%, and commits to an on-going carbon reduction plan. Bambu® is a Woman-Owned certified business recognized by WBNEC.

Additionally, Bambu has earned the highest Gold tier certification from The Green Business Network. Its suppliers are governed by the company's Supplier Code of Conduct. The company's original designs are sold in more than 16 countries.

Read more about the company's values and unique approach to business in a Forbes article, How Strong Company Values Gave This Small Business The Power To Say No (And Yes) hereWatch the company's brand film, 'A Business for Good' which shares the founder's story here.