Bamboo is popping up all over the home these days. First came bamboo flooring and cabinets, now kitchenware —dishes, plates, serving utensils, even dust pans and brushes! With its long history of use in Asia, this ubiquitous plant has been used in all sorts of random ways: weapons, writing surfaces, food, medicine, firecrackers, fishing rods — is there anything bamboo can’t do?
According to Wikipedia there are over 91 genera and 1,000 species of bamboo which grow in diverse climates all over the world, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions. It’s no wonder that so many people are interested in bamboo for it’s sustainability, affordability, and aesthetics.
Natural Home, which sells several bamboo kitchenware pieces, describes the product as being tough, durable and lightweight. It’s one of nature’s most sustainable resources, reaching maturity in just four years without the use of pesticides or chemicals. Furthermore, bamboo’s density makes it naturally water-resistant, which inhibits germs and bacteria. It also won’t scratch your pans like metal and doesn’t absorb moisture like conventional wood.
The sustainably grown bamboo products sold by Natural Home include cutting boards, sink brushes, iron brushes, palm brushes, hand brooms (and dust pans), crocks, and utensils. Their bamboo spoons, which sell for $3.99 are listed as top sellers on the site and are backed by a no questions asked full refund policy.
If you want to check bamboo out in person before buying online, I’ve seen some dishware at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond. It’s incredible stuff, I have a bamboo cutting board that looks great and I always feel great using it instead of plastic or some other wood-based alternative.
