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Tweet We never get tired of talking about responsibility in the purchases one makes. In a society where consumption is a defining feature of life, conscientious buying is one of the most common opportunities that a person has for making a positive impact on his world. But though we never tire of emphasizing this concept, [...]
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Tweet Bamboo and its many uses: main ingredient, bridge building, emergency shelter and even clothing! And now board storage, any kind of board. Sports enthusiasts collect an amazing amount of gear: surfboards, snowboards, skimboards, paddleboards, skateboards, longboards! Beyond the boards, there are also skis and bikes too. Investing that much money in equipment, it seems [...]
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Tweet Long sleeves, sweaters, heavy pants and boots – skin is screaming for sunlight and thankfully warmer weather is approaching bit by bit. Dream of packing those sweaters away in favor of fabulous spring fashions! Ultra soft and cozy bamboo clothing continues to offer sustainable and fashionable options for spring shopping. This Spring, fashionistas predict [...]
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Tweet It’s all about getting the message out. Thirty years ago, we were already being exposed to 2000 ad messages a day but now we are well on our way to sensory overload with 5000 images a day showing up everywhere possible. Advertisers often have only a minute to grab a consumer’s attention and [...]
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Tweet As the popularity of bamboo bikes increases so does their availability thanks to a new affordable line called Aluboo. Inspired by the success of Boo Bicycles, Aluboo came about to meet the demand of more affordable bikes. While Boo’s custom bikes can cost as much as $5,000, Aluboo bikes utilize the same iron bamboo [...]
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Tweet Fast food chains are changing dramatically. I’ve written about this before, and expressed hope that it was a symptom of social progress. Even the corporations that have long profited off of exploiting the worst of our habits have recently shown themselves to be responsive to heightened customer demands. And that’s very good news [...]
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Tweet It’s not just Green Earth Bamboo that sees the value of using the sustainable bamboo plant in their business. Lamboo Inc., also based in Illinois, creates “high performance bamboo product that is used within architectural, structural and design applications.” The diversity of bamboo is on display with both of these companies – not only [...]
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Tweet Labor Day is more than a celebration for the workers of America – it’s a symbolic end to summer, the beginning of a new school year for many and the end of a tortuously hot summer (can you say global warming?). Labor Day weekend is also the time to begin transitioning a light and [...]
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Tweet Yellow buses are back on the street and stores are crammed with harried parents rushing to prepare their children for the new school year. And any time there is a chance to shop, there is a chance to make a good choice for the environment. By choosing items made from bamboo, you are choosing [...]
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Tweet While we knew bamboo could provide bamboo clothes and bamboo sheet sets (among many many other things), who knew it could help people walk on water? We’re not talking walking above the water on a bamboo bridge, but rather right down on it with nothing but balance and a bamboo pole required. Single bamboo-pole [...]
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Tweet As World Cup fever reaches its pitch and the sound of vuvuzelas still rings in our ears, it’s easy to see that the love of soccer has grown at an international level. This love of soccer led Englishman Rowan Simons to develop an amateur soccer league in a country where it is illegal for [...]
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Tweet Summertime is the time for getting in shape and enjoying the outdoors. And if getting a beach-ready body isn’t enough motivation for you, here are seven more great reasons to get yourself in gear. 1. Exercise improves your mood – Had a stressful day? Feeling a little down that you’re not outside enjoying the [...]
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Tweet We’ve often heard the statement that we spend over a third of our lives in bed. With spending that amount of time in one place, you would like it to be both toxin free and eco-friendly. One of the easiest ways to make your bedroom more green is to invest in bamboo bedding. Good [...]
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Tweet In an age where green sells, marketers are quick to add the popular labels such as “eco-friendly” and “organic” to make their products more appealing to the public. Unfortunately, there is a lack of measurable standards in many industries and while a lot of companies talk the talk, there is minimal action to back [...]
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Tweet With the days finally getting longer, we find ourselves heading into summer. One of the best summer activities out there has to be fishing! It is a great way to relax and spend time alone or with some of your closest friends. You can do it from inside a boat or even from the [...]
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Tweet With temperatures rising across the country, it’s time to bring out hot new summer looks for your wardrobe. When trying to find ways to fill your closet with flattering yet comfortable clothing, consider your bamboo options. Bamboo fibers are naturally soft and even more important for summertime clothing, it’s breathable. Bamboo clothing helps keep [...]
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