Bamboo
Bamboo Taxis Arrive in Philippines Town
11/07/09 16:15 Filed in: Transportation
The taxis, commissioned by Tabontabon mayor Rustico Balderian, are made out of 90% bamboo and run on coconut biodiesel.
Via: http://www.fastcompany.com
Via: http://www.fastcompany.com
Is Bamboo Fiber Sustainable?
07/03/09 20:05 Filed in: Fashion
Which fibers and fabrics are more sustainable than others is always open for debate. Bamboo's eco-friendly positioning in the market has been centered on its properties as 1) a natural (that is, nonsynthetic) fiber, 2) a quick-growth plant (it's in the grass family) that sequesters greenhouse gases, and 3) a renewable plant that can grow back after its three to five year harvesting period. It largely doesn't need chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers, but studies show that clearing land to grow it in monocultures can adversely affect the soil and habitat of an area.
Read full article: http://planetgreen.discovery.com
Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths: Cashmere Soft
07/03/09 20:00 Filed in: Fashion
Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths are a brilliant, quick cleansing solution that removes all traces of makeup, daily grime & buildup. Three products in one cloth, these are great for eye makeup removal, facial cleansing & toning. Infused with 8 pure citrus essential oils, organic Canadian honey, sunflower seed oil & oat amino acids. Leaves skin feeling velvety soft, non-irritated, no sticky residue & no need to rinse with water. Made from sustainable bamboo, cashmere soft, unbleached, biodegradable and recyclable. Use anywhere & anytime you need them.
http://www.futurenatural.com/
Bamboo Dormitory
19/02/09 01:35 Filed in: Architecture
A ‘cage’ of bamboo columns wraps around the building. Public circulation and verandahs occupy the interstitial spaces between the external bamboo columns and the internal mass. The large covered verandahs and the relatively narrow width of the building envelope allow for comfortably ventilated and shaded semi-indoor spaces. The bamboo enclosure creates a dialogue between the interior and the dramatically changing landscape. The natural landscape changes from a dense brightly green coloured jungle-like forest during the monsoon months to a pale brown shrubby wasteland during the dry and hot summer months. The building has to respond to these extreme conditions by allowing enough shade and breeze during the summer and providing a waterproof indoor environment during the stormy monsoons. The screen of columns creates an ever-changing pattern of light and shadow throughout the seasons and times of the day, making the building a ‘sensor’ of light.
http://www.architecturebrio.com/
Single-seat bamboo-made electrical car "BamGoo"
05/11/08 12:55 Filed in: Transportation
Single-seat bamboo-made electrical car "BamGoo" is displayed in Kyoto city, western Japan, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. The 60-kg ecologically-friendly concept car is developed by the city and the Kyoto University, featuring local bamboo ware technology. The car can run for some 50 kilometers (30 miles) on a charge.
http://www.daylife.com/
Bamboosk8 Makes First Bamboo Shortboard
15/10/08 12:31 Filed in: Transportation
Skateparks, street curbs, park benches and just about anything with a lip is no longer safe - safe from going green that is. Bamboosk8 has developed a shortboard skateboard desk out of 100% bamboo. Not a bit of maple in this deck.
Read Full Article: TreeHugger
Bamboo's Role in Environmental Restoration
02/07/08 18:36 Filed in: Enviroment
Bamboo timber can be harvested every year after 7 years, compared to 30 to 50 years for trees. With 10-30% annual increase in biomass versus 2-5% for trees, bamboo can yield 20 times more timber than trees on the same area. Bamboo can be selectively harvested annually and regenerates without replanting.
Bamboo generates 30% more oxygen than trees. It helps reduce carbon dioxide gases blamed for global warming. Some bamboo sequesters up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare, which makes it an efficient replenisher of fresh air.
Bamboo is a natural water control barrier. Because of its wide spread root system and large canopy, bamboo greatly reduces rain run off, prevents massive soil erosion and keeps twice as much water in the watershed. Bamboo helps mitigate water pollution due to its high nitrogen consumption, making it a solution for excess nutrient uptake of waste water from manufacturing, livestock farming and sewage treatment.
http://www.bambooliving.com/environment.html
Tired of beef, chicken or veggies. We should start eating BUGS.
05/06/08 15:39 Filed in: Eco-food
Bamboo Worms are tasty insect snack that are high in protien, fibre and low in fat. It is one of the most popular edible Thai insects an enjoyed by people nation wide. The taste and texture is similar to corn puff snacks, however bamboo worms are high in protien.
These farm bred bamboo worms have been fried, slow roasted and then tossed in a tasty BBQ powder. Great taste! (Shelf life 2 years)
https://www.thailandunique.com/
Bamboo Limo
22/03/08 08:51 Filed in: Transportation
The Willys jeep introduced by the American GIs in World War II has gone a long way. In Bangued, Abra, it has turned into bamboo camouflaged limousine used by its lady Mayor during official functions. (Art Tibaldo DTI-Info)
Via-http://www.pia.gov.
Bamboo: It's Just Not So "Green"
24/02/08 08:35 Filed in: Fashion
The good news: this morning Plenty Magazine editor Jessica Tzerman was on CBS's The Early Show promoting eco-fashion, including a number of brands we love. The bad news: she provided misleading information about bamboo, saying that it's harvested and woven similarly to linen, and that it's "completely sustainable and renewable."
Bamboo is becoming more and more popular as a "green" fabric despite the flailing economy as this recent Women's Wear Daily article shows:
An ongoing interest in anything "green," combined with the fact that the higher end of the market seems to be holding firm, is providing accessories vendors with what they need to remain optimistic going into the 2008 season.
While numerous vendors agree that the economy is softer and demand in certain categories has flattened, they believe they can get a jump on the season by offering competitive prices, ensuring quick deliveries and, whenever possible, tapping into the trend for all things organic and eco-friendly.
"We introduced a bamboo scarf last fall that has been one of our premier products for the season," said Wesley Knitter, sales manager of Berkeley, Calif.-based Zazou, a maker of shawls, scarves and gloves.
"We've been one of the first to put bamboo scarves on the market, and we've seen demand get bigger and bigger."
Knitter attributes much of that to the going-green initiative that is taking hold in the arena of accessories. That view is certainly borne out by the fact that a new line of fingerless gloves, also in bamboo, sold out immediately.
Bamboo seems to be everywhere! It's clear that consumers are eating it up. But they aren't getting straight info, and the "green media" doesn't seem to be helping. Here's the skinny:
Textile expert Coral Rose explains that, contrary to what Jessica said on the Early Show, bamboo is not simply harvested and woven like linen. Rose points out that the fabric we see in the U.S. labeled as "bamboo" can't technically even be called that since it goes through a process that transforms it into rayon/viscose.
Read Full Article wearingthefuture.com
Bamboo Replaces Steel in Green Buildings
02/02/08 11:07 Filed in: Architecture
GIRARDOT, Colombia (Jan. 30) - Forget steel and concrete. The building material of choice for the 21st century might just be bamboo.
This hollow-stemmed grass isn't just for flimsy tropical huts any more - it's getting outsized attention in the world of serious architecture. From Hawaii to Vietnam, it's used to build everything from luxury homes and holiday resorts to churches and bridges. full article news.aol