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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 to [...]
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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 drifting [...]
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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 more [...]
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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 sunshine? [...]
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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 sheets [...]
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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 it [...]
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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 shore. [...]
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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 you [...]
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Paper lanterns have long been symbols of joy and celebration throughout Asia. Believed to be first created in China and fashioned from oiled paper stretched over bamboo frames, paper lanterns were used to celebrate happy events like weddings and births. Beyond that, they served a practical function of lighting homes and streets. They even served [...]
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As vacationers everywhere take to the shores, it’s only natural to wonder how we can do more to preserve our beautiful beaches. While we have little control over the oil spills, consumers can make the choice to make their clothing as eco-friendly as possible. The very suits that are worn to enjoy the sun and the [...]
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Named the “World’s Greatest Treehouse” by the Travel Channel, these bamboo tree-houses (or “hooches”) stand among the beautiful rainforests of Rincon, Puerto Rico just miles from exotic beaches and are a perfect example of the booming eco-tourism trend. According to its website, the hooch is “an evolutionary, revolutionary building system that turns architectural conventions on [...]
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As we celebrate Earth Day, some are inspired to make big changes. A hybrid car or energy efficient appliances may be on the list but oftentimes it’s the smallest changes that make the biggest differences. There are numerous items in a household that can be replaced with earth-friendly materials and one such material is bamboo. [...]
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Musicians can be the revolutionaries of our society. Progressive and popular, their ideas and music speak to mass audiences and inspire change in those who listen. Motown sparked a change a racial revolution, Elvis karate kick-started a sexual revolution and the Beatles talked about revolution when a country knew change was needed. Now musicians can [...]
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Kendo meaning “way of the sword” is a modern art of sword fighting based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship (or Kenjutsu). It is physically and mentally challenging that combines strong martial arts values with sport like physical elements. The object of the art is to score points by striking your opponent’s head, arms and torso in [...]
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Bamboo flooring might bring to mind a ‘shoots and stalks’ image of mats and soft flooring, but in reality, bamboo flooring is comparable and even superior to its hardwood counterparts. Used in the Pacific Rim for years, bamboo flooring is rapidly gaining popularity in the Western world not only for its durability but also for [...]
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