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The Dirty Truth About Plastic Cookware

November 5, 2024

The Dirty Truth About Plastic Cookware

When it comes to eco-friendly living, many of us search for organic or chemical-free foods, cut down on single-use plastics, and recycle. But what about cookware? When we started bambu,...

Why We're Saying Goodbye To Certified Organic After 15 Years

October 24, 2024

Why We're Saying Goodbye To Certified Organic After 15 Years

From earning the first-ever organic certification for bamboo to having the only USDA organic cooking utensils, we’ve had a long path with the iconic green and brown logo. Here’s why...

Bamboo, Responsibly Grown: The Impact of FSC® Certification

September 26, 2024

Bamboo, Responsibly Grown: The Impact of FSC® Certification

The Forest Stewardship Council® gives the most respected certification for forest-derived products. Here’s what their certification is all about, and how it can help you find bamboo that’s as green as...

Twenty Years of Business - Twenty Five Years of Gratitude

November 21, 2023

Twenty Years of Business - Twenty Five Years of Gratitude

Special thanks to all the people who have helped us create an enduring business we can be proud of, and for enriching our lives. And if you’re reading this....

Biobased Explained: How USDA Certification Guides Eco-Conscious Choices

March 3, 2023

Biobased Explained: How USDA Certification Guides Eco-Conscious Choices

This lesser-known certification is paving the way toward a renewable future. One that’s not dependent on fossil fuels. Biobased products now exist in nearly every category. And, as one of...

The Impact of B Corps: A Closer Look at Sustainability and Ethics in Business

January 19, 2023

The Impact of B Corps: A Closer Look at Sustainability and Ethics in Business

Every purchase you make is like a little “vote” for the company you buy from – and the values you believe in. But it can be hard to know just what...

Catching Up With The Airstream Vagabonds

August 15, 2022

Catching Up With The Airstream Vagabonds

To celebrate the launch of Bambu products in the Airstream Supply Company, we met up with Tim and Ursulla, who have been living full-time in their Airstream since 2018. Freshly...

Why Biobased Products Are One Key To A Successful Circular Economy

October 21, 2021

Why Biobased Products Are One Key To A Successful Circular Economy

Instead of a product ending up in the trash at the “end” of its life, what if it gained a second (and third) life as something new? As we search...

How Do We Certify Our Organic Bamboo Utensils? Inside An Organic Audit

August 18, 2021

How Do We Certify Our Organic Bamboo Utensils? Inside An Organic Audit

Most of us are familiar with Organic certifications for food or drinks, but what about certifying organic bamboo utensils? Here’s an inside look at our yearly organic audit. When we...

Green Shipping: How We Achieve 100% Carbon Offset with Every Order

April 29, 2021

Green Shipping: How We Achieve 100% Carbon Offset with Every Order

This is the defining issue of our time Being human means releasing planet-warming carbon emissions into the atmosphere. It happens when we take a shower, charge our phones, or let...

B Corp Month 2021: What's the Difference Between a B Corp and a Corporation?

March 18, 2021

B Corp Month 2021: What's the Difference Between a B Corp and a Corporation?

This March, we’re celebrating B Corp Month 2021. With 3,821 B Corps currently operating in 74 countries around the world, this type of business has been gaining a lot of...

Guess Who’s Going Carbon Neutral? Bambu Joins CarbonFund.org

January 26, 2021

Guess Who’s Going Carbon Neutral? Bambu Joins CarbonFund.org

Since our inception in 2003, Bambu has been committed to creating zero-waste solutions that make everyday sustainable living possible. As a company, our goal is and always has been to...

Inspirations Along the Way: The Film of bambu’s Foundational Journey

June 10, 2020

Inspirations Along the Way: The Film of bambu’s Foundational Journey

Click here to visit the bambu YouTube channel We set out on our journey founded on passion and a simple idea. More than 20 years ago, Rachel and Jeff had an...