Bamboo is known for its fast growth cycle and natural strength. Bamboo stalks are the fastest growing woody plants in the world. They are capable of growing up to 2 feet or more per day. Highly adaptable, bamboo can grow almost anywhere and protects the environment by generating more oxygen than other trees. Unlike conventional cotton, bamboo requires no fertilizer, pesticides or chemicals to … [Read more...]
Are Your Reusable Bags Being Used?
December 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The UK's Environment Agency has found that it takes 171 uses of a plastic reusable grocery bag to offset the higher carbon emissions a single use plastic produces during manufacturing. That would mean that if you use your plastic reusable shopping bag twice a week, for 86 weeks, or 22 months, the product would be as efficient to produce as single use plastic bags but would create much less waste. … [Read more...]