Think about the word, 'Laundry.' Dry. Lawn. Lawn Dry. Why not take the energy-saving, fresh air loving approach to drying your clothes - warm temperatures and a natural breeze is all you need. Here are a some surprising statistics: 80%of American households use a dryer for 2-9 loads a week. Only 8% of households line dry their clothes. In Italy,...
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What is BioPreferred and Why It Is Important
May 07, 2012
If it hits the president's desk, then it must be an important issue. A presidential memorandum was recently issued requesting federal agencies to increase procurement of certified biobased products. This is good news for those of us working on more sustainable solutions and lessening our dependence on foreign oil. Of note, the Press Secretary's announcement is here. We applaud the...
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From Seed to Success: The Growth Story of bambu's Sustainable Global Brand
Apr 17, 2012
How bamboo inspired the creation of a small global brand. Bambu. It started with a simple idea and passion “We launched bambu with a simple idea. To create interest and excitement in renewable materials and to lessen the impact we place on the earth’s limited natural resources," remarks co-founder, Jeff Delkin excitedly when asked what inspired he and his partner,...
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bambu puts 'sustainable supply chain' to work
Feb 15, 2012
There is a reason that this post is written from our work base in China. It is where we feel we have the best opportunity to influence and be involved in every aspect of the supply chain. Finding Balance in Today's Supply Chain In a recent Forbes magazine article, A Responsible Supply Chain is a Delicate Balancing Act (article is...
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