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Archetypal Dimensions of Kermit the Frog
Here at Bambu Batu, we love promoting bamboo. It's a plant with over a thousand species and nearly a million uses. Bamboo never gets old. Well, almost never. But as a wise Muppet once croaked, "It's not easy being green." So in that vein, we're taking a brief respite...
Fermentation Explanation: The Science of Sauerkraut
Fermentation is on the rebound! And considering it is probably the oldest form of food and beverage preparation known to mankind, this resurgence is a long time coming. That's right. Even before the scintillating discovery of fire, our bumbling ancestors had probably...
Panda Poo Paper: Grin and Bear it
Here at Bambu Batu, the House of Bamboo, we are determined to build a better, more sustainable world from the bottom up. Of course, we also enjoy our fair share of wise cracks! But our Panda Poo Paper products are no joke. We looked high and low, extending our search...
Prayer Bundles by Renya
A new product here at Bambu Batu, our Prayer Bundles are hand crafted by our friend Renya in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Made in the tradition of Native American charms and totems, these aromatic spirit bundles contain locally collected sage, cedar, rosemary, lavender and...
Waterwise Gardening: Good to the last drop
Yes, we got record amounts of rainfall this week, for this time of year. But no, the drought is not over. Not by a long shot. We probably used more water wiping the spots off our windshields than we received in the form of rain. Estimates for most parts of SLO County...
Charley Younge: A Bamboo Pioneer to Remember
Charley Younge, a true pioneer in the field of bamboo products, passed away this week (May 17, 2015). For four decades, Charley invigorated the sustainable building industry, as an enthusiastic promoter and advocate for bamboo, and a successful innovator...