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Bamboo—All the Eco-Rage

Sara Novak

By Sara Novak
Columbia, SC, USA | Thu Jul 10 15:03:00 GMT 2008

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Once regarded as an out of control mega weed, bamboo has made quite a comeback thanks to its eco-friendly qualities. When it comes to hosting an eco-friendly get together like the ones on Supper Club, bamboo is a must have green material. As a savvy green host, there are certainly more than a few uses for this once under estimated panda feed.


What makes bamboo so eco-chic? Bamboo is an entirely renewable resource, which can be re-harvested in less than five years. And it never needs to be replanted. It doesn't require pesticides or any of the other nasty toxins currently taking their toll on our planet. Bamboo is a useful tool in the fight against global warming because it reintroduces oxygen into the atmosphere.


Next time you're prepping dinner or you're in need of a good cheese tray purchase a toxin free, biodegradable bamboo cutting board. Traditional cutting boards can be laced with some pretty funky toxic glue, not the most appetizing addition to your farm fresh crudités.


Instead of using wasteful paper plates, check out Veneerware. Intended for one time use, this modern version of disposal dinnerware biodegrades within four to six months. If you really don't want to wash dishes, this could be your eco-friendly answer.

 
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