Jul 21, 2021 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
We’ve often heard it said—and sometimes I’ve said it myself—that bamboo has hundreds or thousands of practical uses. In fact, I’ve never stopped to add them all up, but my intuition tells me it’s true. And having operated an all-bamboo boutique...
Jul 12, 2021 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products, Green Living
With the pandemic winding down, travel and tourism are finally picking up. That’s wonderful news for travelers and for those who provide their accommodations. If you operate an Airbnb, like nearly 700,000 other Americans, and rely on it for part of your income,...
Jul 7, 2021 | Bamboo Products
Bamboo has played a starring role in Asian culture and cuisine for thousands of years. Perhaps this legacy is most evident in the use of bamboo chopsticks. Simple, elegant and functional, bamboo chopsticks are a true icon of the Far East. However, the majority of the...
Jun 14, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
The average person spends about one third of their life in bed. That’s around 20 to 30 years in most cases. But I’m not suggesting that you are an average person. Like most of our readers, you’re probably very well-informed and have exceptionally...
Jun 2, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Green Living
Bamboo is an amazing material to work with. It has a strength-to-weight ratio superior to steel, meaning that it’s super strong yet remarkably lightweight. The round, hollow poles make bamboo attractive and versatile for things like bike frames and rain gutters....
May 28, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Health & Nutrition
If you’re a fan of Far Eastern cuisine, you’ve probably come across a dish or two that included some sliced bamboo shoots. And you lived to tell about it. Bamboo shoots are a common accent that pack a little extra nutrition and a whole lot of crunch. And...
