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Entries with keyword "Bamboo" 9 result(s) displayed (1 - 9 of 9)
EcoTowl Bamboo
(01 July 2008) - The EcoTowl Bamboo is a 20” x 12” super absorbent, washable natural cloth that replaces the convenient-yet-wasteful disposable paper towel (and the earlier non-bamboo EcoTowl). Made from 82% bamboo—one of the world's fastest growing fibers—it was a finalist in the “Green By Design” category in the 2008 Gourmet Product Show. Laudably, much of the company employs developmentally disabled workers to manufacture many of its...
Korakot Aromdee: Tie the Knot
(09 May 2008) - Thai artist Korakot Aromdee is a product of his surroundings. His art pairs one of his home town's most abundant resources with the time-honored Asian art of kite-flying. In creating his large scale sculptures and hanging lighting, he employs the "tie and knot" technique from kite construction, which he learned from his grandfather. He uses only bamboo, and specifically bamboo that is aged more...
Bambu Sporks
(04 May 2007) - Improving on the classic cafeteria utensil, Bambu's new Sporks mimic the way people eat with their hands. Designed for easy spearing or scooping, the biodegradable "Veneerware" (Bambu's paper plate alternative) is perfect for picnicking, parties, camping or anyplace else a disposable spork would come in handy. Get a 24-piece pack from Joanne Hudson Basics or Greenfeet. Also check out the Bambu boutique (including the...
Nixon Wood Collection
(10 February 2006) - To surrealists, wood grain symbolized sexuality, so there’s some logic to giving something from Nixon’s new Wood Collection for Valentine’s Day. “Inspired by mid-century furniture, post-modern architecture, and the good old-fashioned grains of mother nature,” the wood inlay design behind the coveted Rotolog watch has been expanded into an entire Wood Collection. The real walnut and bamboo inlays are now featured on the Chalet...
Schaschlik Knife Block
(31 August 2005) - Designed by Martin Robitsch, the Schaschlik knife block holds your blades without having to worry about fitting them in the right slot. Made from bamboo skewers, you can keep your equipment neat or mesy-- whatever suits your kitchen style. $110 at Greener Grass Design via ssukotto ...
Bambooza
(20 June 2005) - When all the other kids got their Bamboosa samples, ours were lost in the mail. Now that we're settled in the new digs our bamboo fiber t-shirts have found their way, and they were worth the wait! In addition to being highly sustainable, they're super silky with the immediate feel of an old favorite. ...
Bamboo Bike
(11 May 2005) - Brano Meres, a Slovakian bike hobbyist, recently built this incredible bamboo bike frame. While bamboo is light and strong, there are certain practicalities that make commercial production of this thing unrealistic. But it is oh so nice to look at... via Design Sponge ...
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