Guiding Principles
We are not a bamboo company. We are simply inspired by a marvelous material that is the foundation of our company.
bambu is a renewable ideas company. We are building interest and appeal in renewable materials through our original designs and material innovations, and through our own imaginations. We strive to lessen the impact we place on the planet’s limited natural resources. And take a socially responsible approach to our products, processes and practices.
Certified Organic
Our products are made only from bamboo that is sustainably harvested and free of fertilizers or pesticides. We’re proud to offer the only bamboo products made from Certified Organic bamboo sources. And naturally, we use only water-based formaldehyde-free adhesives.
For us at bambu it’s more than creating outstanding product, it’s also our approach to doing business that distinguishes us.
bambu Supports Fair Trade Practices
Our manufacturing partners must meet our requirements for quality craftsmanship, environmental protection, and acceptable labor practices. Independent auditing firms inspect our manufacturers for worker health and safety and for environmental protection.
We have been granted the Co-Op America Seal of Approval for the commitments bambu has made toward fair treatment of workers, promoting healthy communities, preserving the environment and providing quality products.
Proudly Made
A job well done. A basket weaver from Northern Vietnam, a carpenter from rural China, or our production team in Shanghai all share a sense of pride in producing our products, and producing them well. You can appreciate the pride in the craftsmanship of our coiled bowls, or the finish of our cutting boards, or the attention to detail in the design of our kitchen tools.
‘Proudly made’ also conveys how we do business and reflects the spirit of our company and the values we live by. Pride in giving back to the local community, pride in supporting local artisans and small rural industry, and pride in using a renewable and plentiful resource.
At The Source
We are regularly on site and in the villages where the craftspeople work and live. This means we’re accountable for the integrity of our products and production processes. We couldn’t be the type of company we are if we were not at the source. We don’t work with agents or trading companies or middlemen; we never have, and we never will.