Much of the bamboo being used commercially comes from plantations in China. Horticulturalists think that someday it could and should be grown in the USA. It is an eco-friendly crop as it is typically ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – As consumers grow increasingly environmentally conscious, they’re turning their attention to everyday products—like toilet paper. Bamboo toilet paper, in particular, has emerged as a ...

Bamboo is not wood, but a grass with no woody material in its stem. But we are seeing more and more use of this grass in cabinets and as a wood substitute. And I have seen some pretty good-looking ...

Bamboo is not wood, but a grass with no woody material in its stem. But we are seeing more and more use of this grass in cabinets and as a substitute or adjunct to "good old, solid wood." And I have ...

WASHINGTON PARISH (WVUE) - It’s very green, extremely fast growing and it’s gaining in popularity with home gardeners and sustainable manufacturing. That plant is bamboo, and it has found a home in ...

Imagine building your house with bamboo studs and outfitting your kitchen with mass-market bamboo cabinets from your local big-box store. We're not there yet, but that day is coming, as creative ...

Bamboo is an eco-friendly material that many manufacturers use in mattresses, pillows, and other bedding types. It is naturally hypoallergenic, antibacterial, cooling, and may help some people achieve ...

Pablo van der Lugt is an architect, author and speaker. His research focuses on the potential of materials such as bamboo and mass timber for the construction sector, and their positive impacts on the ...

Bambooloo has a very clever name. In fact, it’s not crappy at all for a company making toilet paper from renewable resources like bamboo, which you can use in the loo. Perhaps this clever name is why ...

The NOVA team of experts in "China Bridge" lashed together the wooden structure of their Rainbow Bridge using rope woven with strips of bamboo. Bamboo rope may come as a surprise to many Westerners, ...

Bamboo isn’t just sustainable; it’s a logical choice for those looking to combine quality with eco-friendliness. Unlike trees, which may take decades to mature, some species of bamboo can shoot up ...