Aug 8, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Green Living
Based on the history of bamboo construction on Gilligan’s Island and in rural villages of the developing world, bamboo has earned a reputation as the “poor man’s lumber”. But as traditional forestry resources are shrinking, and the need for...
Apr 19, 2022 | Bamboo Products
While rural communities in Asia and the developing world still regard bamboo as the “poor man’s lumber”, we know in the West that bamboo can offer a more elegant and eco-friendly alternative to cutting down trees. In equatorial regions, this woody...
Mar 14, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
By now, we’ve probably all seen a few homes and yoga studios furnished with stunning bamboo floors. Yes, the bamboo is sustainably grown and the flooring is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. You might have also admired some attractive bamboo cabinetry. In...
Feb 28, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
Have you ever picked up a bamboo product and turned it over in your hand and wondered, “How did they do this?” If not, you must not be handling enough bamboo products. Some of them, like the bamboo socks and bamboo salad bowls, are just amazing. But these...
Nov 10, 2021 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
I’ve been advocating for natural, sustainable resources since around 1996. I probably picked up my first block of hempcrete, or hemp concrete, in 1998. And I think I bought my first bamboo cutting board in 2001. And I’ve had a close eye on the industry...
