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The Roof R06 Bamboo motorcycle helmet reminds me of a parqay floor design. There must be some strength behind such a design because the shell of this helmet is made out of bamboo fibers yet, passes European safety regulations. This style is a limited edition and will cost eco-bikers around $380. Now it can finally make sense when people rap their skulls when using the expression, “knock on wood.” 

Bamboo has gotten quite a bit of mention on Trend Hunter in the last months:

Eco-Friendly Decor - Bamboo Pulp Wall Panels By Inhabit (VIDEO)

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Eco Rock & Roll Fashion with Chopper Couture (GALLERY)

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Eco Friendly Magnetized Bamboo Salt and Pepper Shaker

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Green Notebooks - Asus EcoBook

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Keepin’ It Real With A Bamboo TV

  If you want to give an eco-friendly feel to your television addiction, then check out the new LCD bamboo TV. While none of the actual components are biodegradeable, you can at least have some peace of mind knowing that the casing is reusable and will fully decompose when you decide it’s time for the… [More]

Bamboo Mouse

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