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do you bamboo?

Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 at 01:23PM

bamboo-flooring.jpgWhat’s there to like about bamboo? Well, it’s a highly-renewable, eco-friendly wood substitute with natural patterning and color contrasts that offer a stunning display. From flooring to kitchen utensils, there’s an abundance of bamboo products on the market.

Beyond it’s aesthetic appeal, bamboo can help ease the unsustainable demand for hardwood. It’s one of the fastest growing plants in the world, sometimes growing 3 or more inches in a day. Hardwood, however, is slow-growing and can take hundreds of years to replenish. This means trouble for our rainforests and global oxygen supply. Further, bamboo boasts a sturdiness and durability that exceeds mild steel ratings.

Here are some examples of bamboo products:

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One of my Etsy favourites, sachiko, designs and makes some of the most comfortable clothes from bamboo and organic cotton fabrics.
I love to wear bamboo fabrics, they're smooth and good on the skin!
July 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermlle a.

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