When we first learned about the work of Jerry Toth and his team at 3rd Millennium Alliance we were moved by their genuine commitment to tackle a serious problem, and do it at the source. The severity and scale of the problem in this particular ecosystem in the Ecuadorian rainforest is immense, and in many ways, reflect the same challenges we all face on our planet ... read more
bambu along with two other creators from Nest presented at the Last Wednesday event at the shop in Taikang Road in Shanghai. We played to a full house and incited some lively discussion around responsible manufacturing. Rich Brubaker creator of China Crossroads covers the event here . Or you can view the link directly below.... read more
Bamboo Houses Stand Up To Earthquakes:" It is called the 'poor people's timber' and even in China it is not accepted as a modern building material. But bamboo, like lumber, makes a light, flexible house that is much better than 'modern' materials at surviving earthquakes. Now International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is actively promoting it as ... read more