Bamboo Blog Posts

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Introducing Bamboo Bowls, Cuttings Boards, Utensils

by annie
February 10, 2011

We've added to our bamboo line! Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, growing as quickly as 39 inches in a day. It also doesn't need replanting, grows without fertilizers or pesticides and is harvested from controlled stands with an astounding growth cycle of three to five years. It is a centuries old material that has been and continues to be used by over half the world’s population for the purpose of food, shelter, fuel and clothing. Read more...

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Why Choose Bamboo?

by Kristen
January 31, 2011

We have been slow in adding any bamboo fabrics to the site, as I had read conflicting information about the safety and eco-friendliness of bamboo fabric.  Here's the basic gist... Inside the hard bamboo cane are plant fibers that can be processed to make fabric. As a part of this processing, harsh chemicals can be added to break down the material. But I learned not all bamboo fabrics use these harsh chemicals. If you buy bamboo linens or clothing be sure it is certified free of harmful substances by Oeko-Tex or GOTS. Read more...

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