Think Green – Think Bamboo

We’re hearing more and more about going green in order to protect and preserve our natural resources but most of us don’t even know where to start.

One way to make sure we’re not using up resources that aren’t easily replaced is to make sure that we purchase items that are made from an easily replaceable resource.

Bamboo is just such an environmentally friendly, easily renewable resource. And you may not know this, but there are all kinds of things that are made from bamboo.

Bamboo Clothing, Linens and Towels

That’s right, bamboo can be used to produce clothing, linens and towels. And, these products are ultra-soft and naturally anti-microbial.

These bamboo items are finally starting to catch on in a big way. That’s because you don’t have to sacrifice quality and appearance in order to go green.

Bamboo in Your Garden

Yes, you could actually grow bamboo in your garden, in some areas, but there’s other ways to have it in your backyard.

Patio furniture and outdoor fountains are now being made from bamboo and they can make your patio and garden look fabulous. You can even find bamboo fencing, too.

Bamboo in Your Kitchen

By now we’ve all heard about how great bamboo cutting boards are with the fact that they are naturally anti-microbial. But that’s not where bamboo in the kitchen stops.

You can get all manner of bamboo items for your kitchen. Things like salad bowls, cutlery trays, drying racks and more.

Bamboo Flooring

With the surge in wood flooring lately, bamboo is becoming a very popular option. It is beautiful, hard wearing and eco-friendly, too. It can add a warm touch to any home’s decor.

Bamboo Water Fountain

Bamboo Fountain
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A fountain in Santana Row, on a sunny Saturday.


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    What is the best way to reduce your fork print? To-Go Ware Bamboo reusable eating utensils. These RePEat Utensil sets are perfect for going green on the go. If you eat out, go on picnics, camping trips, or even find yourself at a party where plastic disposable forks and knives are the only option, just pull out your own bamboo fork, spoon, knife, and even chop sticks. The To-Go Ware Utensils are easy to take with you everywhere so you can reduce waste of plastic forks. Reducing waste and conserving resources is good for the Earth and really isn’t that difficult. The carrying case is even made from recycled plastic bottles. These make a great Green gift this holiday season. They even fit nicely in a stocking are are great eco friendly gifts for men, women, kids, family, friends, or anyone on your Christmas List this year.

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      Question by Spruce Moose: Is it better to buy 100% organic cotton, or 60% bamboo/40% standard cotton?
      Speaking in terms of clothing and towels specifically. I have been able to find some towels that are 60% bamboo and 40% standard cotton. But I would of course prefer to buy something that is 100% organic. But I know that bamboo is an excellent resource as well.
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      Cotton is already genetically altered to produce more fluff, and bamboo is just huge to begin with… but grows slower.

      Cotton is still the better one.

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        Many of us love the feel of a huge, soft, cozy cotton bath towel each time we step out of the shower. However, if you haven’t tried bamboo bath towels, you should.

        Organic Bamboo bath towels are certainly more expensive than just an average 100 percent cotton. Cotton bath towels can be purchased at nearly any retail store that sells bath products. Bamboo towels cannot be found nearly anywhere — which is a shame after you experience the combination of ultra sleek and satiny feel and highly absorbent quality these have to offer.

        Believe it or not, bamboo can be softer and smoother than the softest cotton-made material. Many use the terms cashmere and silk when describing these luxury materials. They absorb just as much if not more than the same sized cotton ones and have superb absorption and quicker drying qualities.

        The most appreciated quality of the bamboo are for those with sensitive skin. These towels are 100 percent hypoallergenic. Cotton-based products cannot make this same claim. Many cotton based towels can cause skin irritations for those with sensitive skin or allergies.

        Another wonderful thing about bamboo bath towels is the organic bamboo ingredients are not manufactured or processed with pesticides. In addition, there are anti-bacterial attributes that can combat the build-up of bacterium and fungus. Because there is less build up of fungus and bacterium bamboo towels remain fresher much longer than cotton towels.

        Bamboo towels are eco-friendly because bamboo is a resource that can be renewed over and over again which is great. Bamboo towels being eco-friendly makes them wonderful gift towels.

        Towels are wonderful gifts for nearly every occasion. Towels are something that anyone can use. Whether you have an apartment or a house, you have a bathroom. Everyone uses towels and everyone can always use more towels. You can provide them as gifts for Christmas, weddings, anniversaries and especially house warmings.

        If you are having a difficult time locating a great variety of bamboo towels in your community, the best place to shop for these terrific towels is online. Local stores or retailers may not have the variety or colors that you are seeking. In addition, many times online shopping can net some of the best deals available for household products.

        Have these wonderful eco-friendly bamboo towels delivered to your door. Choose from any color, size, style or sets that you can imagine from the comfort of your own home. You can select the perfect bamboo sheets and have them delivered to your door or the door of the person that you want to give the perfect gift.

        Bamboo towels are made from organic substances and offer both quality and pleasure to anyone that relishes both in their bathroom. You can have Bamboo towels in all sizes as well as many earth tone colors that can compliment any bathroom décor. Bamboo single towels and towel sets are conveniently available online with extremely reasonable prices.

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          Totally Bamboo’s Congo cutting board is designed with the epicurean kitchen in mind. 16% harder than maple, Bamboo makes a superior material for cutting boards. The Congo cutting board is handcrafted using flattened strips of cured Bamboo bonded together with the highest rated, US laboratory tested and certified, formaldehyde-free adhesive specifically developed for food contact surfaces. Congo’s size, 17.25 x 13.75, makes it perfect for all your larger cutting and serving needs. Congo’s unique look is created using the end grain or cross-section of the bamboo pole. Small sections of the end grain are set in opposing directions creating the parquet design. No stains or paint are used to create the two-tones of Congo. The light tone is the Natural color of the Moso Bamboo and the scrumptious Honey shade is created in a very specialized heating process which caramelizes the natural sugar in the wood. These colors are permanent and will not fade or wash out. Care: wash with warm water and mild detergent and occasionally wipe with mineral oil (Do not clean in the dishwasher). An Ecological wonder, Bamboo is a grass that grows to a harvestable height of 60 feet in 3 to 5 years. It has an extensive root system that continually develops new shoots thus not requiring replanting making it an incredible self-renewing resource and a brilliant alternative to the wide spread clear cutting of our world’s hard wood forests. Do the world a favor¿ Do BambooFast-growing in nature, bamboo is also fast-growing in popularity as one of the most environmentally friendly, renewable resources available. Totally Bamboo prides itself on using only hand-selected, China-grown “moso” bamboo, which is not a food source or habitat for the giant panda, and which grows to harvestable size in just 3 to 5 years. Totally Bamboo follows strict environmental guidelines for processing and fair labor policies for its workers. And, the toxin-free products contain no dyes, stains, or glues containing formaldehyde.

          The large Congo Parquet 17-1/4-by-13-3/4-by-1-inch cutting board from Totally Bamboo’s African collection makes a superb gift for the home chef. Like rock-solid butcher blocks made of wood, the board is composed of strips of bamboo laid in end-grain fashion. By alternating direction of the strips, an attractive parquet pattern is achieved, dark-colored in the center of the board with two lighter curved sides. Harder than maple, bamboo won’t absorb water, crack, or peel, yet won’t dull your good knives. The warm honey color, which comes from an oven-heating process that caramelizes the bamboo’s natural sugars, goes all the way through, won’t fade, and can even be sanded. After use, simply wash the board lightly with warm, soapy water, and wipe now and then with mineral oil. –Ann Bieri

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                              Article by Kenny Leichester

                              Hardly there could be anyone saying one does not want to relax and unwind after a frantic and gruelling week. Just to relax, there are people who would go to Malls and Salons, however weekends interprets there could be people almost everywhere you go. Salons are packed to the full and Malls are packed to rafters. Having to stand in the long waited queue to get something you liked could very well tire you further. How about creating your own place of natural haven? Relax under your very one commercial umbrella and get comforting mood in your wicker furniture.

                              To create oasis furniture, first is to identify the composition of said furniture. These materials include plastic, wood, and metal. The commonly used is plastic. Plastic made outdoor furniture is the cheapest that is why most consumers prefer this type. Unfortunately, with its low price comes cost. Plastic cannot resist severe climatic conditions. Oudoor furniture being exposed to an open environment easily destroys the furniture’s charm and certain details.

                              Subsequently, plastic furniture is difficult to resurrect in case it is spoiled in any way. Also, it has to be disposed as it can become unsafe to the outer atmosphere since it can contaminate instantly. Although there are number of disadvantages, plastic outdoor furniture is preferred by all because of its light weighted nature and subsequently can be moved easily.

                              The second type of outdoor furniture was actually the father of all outdoor furniture – rattan outdoor furniture. Some would say that rattan outdoor furniture is no longer in style. Actually, it never lost its glamour. It managed to be in style because it can be curved or bended accordingly to adapt with contemporary styles.

                              There are four types of rattan outdoor furniture that are available in the market. They are wood, rattan, reed and bamboo. One might think of wood rattan outdoor furniture to be heavy, nevertheless the wood that is used for making wicker outdoor furniture is light weighted. If you can give adequate protection, wicker outdoor furniture can endure the extreme weather conditions too. Similar to plastic patio furniture, wicker patio furniture is also light and easy to move around.

                              Wicker patio furniture on the other hand has also some advantages and disadvantages. Wicker outdoor furniture cannot be exposed directly to the radiant heat of the sun or to high humid areas. Its wood composition absorbs these extraneous elements causing its fastened destruction or deterioration. Nonetheless, wicker outdoor furniture blends to your miniature outdoor oasis. Its shiny brown colour matches the fresh outdoor ambient of green colours of the leaves. Second, its wooden character implies that it can be repaired unlike plastic. Lastly, wicker outdoor furniture further increases its radiance and returns its initial charm when polished.

                              Wicker outdoor furniture was very expensive when it was first launched as it requires extreme levels of accuracy in getting all the parts assembled bending every inch. In the case of plastic, it has to be moulded to the shape of our choice and then assembled which is not so difficult. Through creative means and technological advancement wicker patio furniture was created with a lot of ease later on. Thus it became less expensive over time retaining its value for money.

                              In order to increase your outdoor oasis further; you can keep soothing cushions and commercial patio umbrella. By adding commercial patio umbrella your wicker patio furniture gets the necessary guard needed for longevity. It also ensures your wicker patio furniture’s wood compositions remain unscathed.

                              Buying a commercial patio umbrella matching the design of your existing furniture makes sense as commercial patio umbrella accentuates the longevity of your wicker patio furniture. All that you need to make sure is the colour of your wicker patio furniture concurs your commercial patio umbrella.

                              The oasis patio furniture made of metal is the next kind. The amazing feature about this type of patio furniture is its ability to endure any type of weather. As the alloys are really hard, it will withstand all kinds of wear and tear. This ensures metallic patio furniture last a life time. Its sturdiness is the biggest plus for them; however it has to be oiled frequently from getting rusted. Being heavy is the biggest setback for metal patio furniture as it is difficult to move around because of its heaviness.

                              There is no best or worst type of oasis patio furniture. It just depends on what do you prioritize the most. Apart from this, you should also look at your budget and the furniture you already possess. This does not only saves you some money but also eliminates regrets at the end of the day.

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                              Article by Kenny Leichester of PatioShoppers.com, a website with the best market umbrellas and artificial Christmas trees information on the web.

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                                Bamboo Is a Nice Materials for Your Home Furniture

                                Article by Jonh Leo

                                Right now, we can not deny that almost all of people in the world give appreciation to the green technology. The reason why most of people like to the green technology is related with the environment. Green technology has produced many worthy products used by consumers, for example, Wood Salad Bowl, bamboo bowl and others.

                                In here, I’m going to write especially the bamboo material that used to serve the salad famous in the society with name bamboo salad bowl. Bamboo is one of the materials that many companies used to make beautiful green products.

                                You can see in many decorations of homes. They are more use bamboo as a main material, including sinks, kitchenware and also floor.

                                If you want to see more, especially in serve a salad food. You will find bamboo as a main material in many people who using salad bowl in serve it.

                                Bamboo Salad Bowl has many different styles. So, you don’t hesitate to choose one according your taste in serving salad. With many choices and a very beautiful view, you will be able to get the beautiful decorations at the dinner table when serving salads for your special guests.

                                The bamboo salad bowl usually has faintly colored horizontal stripes, over a dark backdrop and thin. The bowls that made from bamboo materials also has sixteen percent harder than maple. It makes the bamboo bowl cheaper.

                                All the bamboo bowls are easier in cleaning, just clean with warm water the bamboo bowls will get maintain after used.

                                You ought to look the bamboo bowls to get sure how easily they can complete your kitchen furniture. Because of they are not types of furniture that typed hide in the cabinet kitchen. You even should put them in your kitchen counters so that look so beautiful detail for design kitchen purpose. But, to get absolute satisfy in having bamboo salad bows. You should find them in set. Because it will add the beauty of decoration the bamboo bowls.

                                The bamboo bowls measure seven inches in diameter by 2-1/4 inches high. With this size you can really put some salad and sweet ripe fruits. For the special maintain, you should always ensure them in dry condition before storage. Rub the bowls surface with mineral oil also better for special maintain your bamboo bowls.

                                Keep away the bamboo bowls from excessive heat and humidity to get them lasting in long time. With this way, can be confirmed you will get satisfy having bowls that made from bamboo materials.

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                                Jonh Leo is a carpenter who like to progress of Wood Salad Bowl

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