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Bamboo DNA: Sustainable Structures, Sculptures and Stages
Through their sustainable, high-performance bamboo structures, Bamboo DNA supports arts and culture around the world. Founded by New York artist and designer Gerard Minakawa, the company specializes in building sets and stages for a network of performers, as well as...
Bamboo beats: Speakers made from bamboo
NOTE: This article from Morgana Matus first appeared in January 2013, most recently updated in June 2024. The sound of Phyllostachys Bamboo sounds like a great idea for the music industry. It's cheap, sustainable, and a great way to amplify vibration. Just take a look...
A brush with genius: Bamboo toothbrushes
2014 Update: Bamboo toothbrushes are now available at Bambu Batu. Order yours now! Healthy teeth are important for a winning smile and a robust immune system. A good brushing at least twice a day is optimal for keeping the pearlies white and cavity-free....
Clearing the air: Planting bamboo to curb climate change
Curbing global climate change is going to be a massive undertaking for the human race, and we are going to need all of the tools at our disposal. One mighty weapon in capturing carbon and removing it from the atmosphere is (you guessed it) bamboo. It turns out...
Baubles, bangles, and bamboo: Jewelry and accessories
Versatile, attractive, and even decorative, bamboo is certainly a treasure. Perfect for clothing and as a building material, the grass is also a beautiful and sustainable choice for adornment. Why wear precious stones or valuable metals that need to be extracted from...
Loans for lives: Kiva and microfinance loans
Living here in the first world, it often feels as though we are so far removed from the problems of developing nations. How can we help communities in need when they are thousands of miles away? How can we make sure that the money we donate goes directly to the people...