Oct 3, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
The idea of bamboo construction probably dates back as far as writing on stone tablets. But the most modern bamboo buildings look nothing like the rustic structures of the past, just as the tablets of Gilgamesh bear little resemblance to the tablets we now use to make...
Sep 26, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
Bamboo is huge. It grows like mad, faster than any plant on earth, and you can make almost anything with it. The demand for bamboo has never been greater. And we think that’s a good thing. Because in terms of sustainability, bamboo outstrips all the competition....
Sep 18, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Health & Nutrition
Every day it feels like there’s another revelation from the scientific community about the impending doom of climate change. And every day I get up on my soapbox to promote bamboo as an antidote to deforestation, an alternative to disposable plastics, and a...
Sep 14, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Green Living
The world of bamboo is vast and fascinating. With so many varieties, so many uses, and so much to know about this remarkable plant, we never seem to run out of questions, as well as myths and misconceptions. So let’s cut to the chase and answer 12 of the most...
Sep 7, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
Back when I was running a bamboo boutique, this would happen two or three times a week. A customer walks into the store with a look of determination on his or her face and asks if we sell any “actual bamboo”. Now, I have a thorough appreciation for a...
Sep 1, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species, Health & Nutrition
We’ve probably all seen panda bears eating bamboo, at least in pictures or in David Attenborough documentaries. And of course, you were moved by what an adorable animal the panda is. But it’s very unlikely that you started craving a nice, thick stalk of...