Monday, September 24, 2012

The Variety of Uses in Bamboo

Do You know....

 That Bamboo has a wide variety of uses from building materials, food, to baby clothes? The shoots or new "culms" that come out of the ground are edible. They are used in numerous Asian dishes and broths.  It is known for it's sweet taste and good source of nutrients. In traditional medicine, the silicious concretion found in the young culms known as  "bamboo Manna" is said to be a tonic for respiratory disease. Bamboo Fibers are used to make fabric which is extremely soft, absorbent, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, UV resistant and Thermo-regulating. And of course, Bamboo is a great construction material because it is very strong, lightweight and extremely durable. The very dense fibers in each bamboo cane give the plant extreme flexibility, allowing it to bend without snapping and because of this amazing tensile strength Bamboo structures are known to withstand winds of up to 250 miles per hour! In earthquakes, a bamboo forest is actually a very safe place to take shelter, and houses made of bamboo have been known to withstand 9.0 magnitude quakes. For thousands of years bamboo has been the go-to building material for most of the world. It is believed that if bamboo were planted on a mass basis it could completely reverse the effects of global warming in just 6 years, while providing a renewable source of food, building material, and erosion prevention. That is why Bamboo is becoming the new "Eco-Exotic" wood of the future!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Bamboo Bedding...The softest Eco-Friendly material on earth!

You will feel as if you are sleeping on the clouds with these soft as silk 100% Bamboo Bed Sheets.  Bamboo Fibers are not only the softest fibers available today, but naturally hypoallergenic as well... Read More
 



Thursday, June 28, 2012

Bamboo is Booming!

Appreciated for centuries thanks to its versatility and beauty, Eco-friendly bamboo is enjoying a surge in popularity these days. Its rapid growth, high mechanical strength and durability in adverse weather conditions make it ideal for architecture. In addition, its flexibility and warm, rich tone make it a star material for designers. Why not add a little bamboo to your home? Visit our Bamboo Home Decor Store @ http://www.DecoratewithBamboo.com/ and begin living in harmony with Nature!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Beaded Door Curtain - Plain Natural - 5229

 


Back from the 70's, these Bamboo Beaded Door Curtains are a great way to add an Island Tropical feel to your home! They are crafted from thin pieces of bamboo (each piece is about 2" long) and they are strung together with a thin wire that hangs from a wooden header. They have 2 eyelet screws on top of header so they can be used to hang in doorways, hallways, wall art or use 2 or more and create a unique room divider. They add a touch of privacy with a whimsical style. Visit us at DecoratewithBamboo.com to see our full line of bamboo door curtains!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Bamboo Building Materials

Beautify your garden this year with our super tough and Eco-Friendly bamboo building materials. We have great deals on poles, slats, fencing and garden edging. See more @
http://www.decoratewithbamboo.com/store-categories-Building-Materials-and-Garden-Supplies_4167221.html

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Bamboo...the new SUPER material!

Bamboo is being hailed as a new super material, with uses ranging from textiles to construction. It also has the potential to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, the biggest greenhouse gas, and provide some of the world's poorest people with cash.
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