Bamboo-using social businesses are part of the overall mission of ethical fashion is to create conditions in which certain more sustainable and fairly traded materials are considered cool and demand over less ethical products, like fur and diamonds, that are typically considered to be luxurious and always in style.
From water-funded fashion and energy-generating social tee shirts to sustainable wooden sunglasses, these bamboo-using social businesses are at the frontier of changing minds. The styles featured here range from a hippie-like earth child to sleek, clean and modern. What is more, not all of the innovations in this SocialBusiness.org top list are fashion either; we have featured conscious online marketplaces, accessible bicycles, baby toys, green energy walking sticks, toothbrushes and long boards.
29 Bamboo-Using Social Businesses
From Water-Funded Fashion to Sustainable Sunglasses:
Social Business Editor — Jul 31, 2014 — Social Good
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Bamboo Bicycle Storage
The 'Bamgoo' Bicycle Attachment by Sara Urasin can Carry Groceries
28
African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
27
Sustainable Walking Sticks
The African Bamboo and Rattan Crutch Can Be Made Cheaply and Locally
26
Sustainable Cycle Frames
Bamboosero Bamboo Bikes are Made in Developing Countries
25
Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes
The Bogo Brush is an Eco-Friendly Toothbrush with Heart
24
Energy-Generating Tees
'Live. Breathe. Grow.' is a Women-Focused Company Using Lightness
23
Sustainable Wood Sunglasses
Each 'Proof Eyewear' Purchase Funds a Sight-Giving Surgery
22
Conservationist Kids Clothing
SpeeZees Donates $1 for One Tee Shirt to Prevent Animal Endangerment
21
Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
Every Pair of GROWN Sunglasses Sold Helps Support the Gift of Sight
20
One-for-One Toothbrush Brands
Smiles for the People Delivers Oral Health Supplies to Those in Need
19
Cost-Conscious Bamboo Bikes
The Greencycle-Eco is Designed for Less-Industrialized Countries
18
Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards
Bamboo SK8 Manufactures Decks and Longboards from Bamboo
17
Accessible Bamboo Bicycles
Zambikes International Creates Jobs and Transportation in Zambia
16
Eco-Friendly Nappies
Mother Nature Products is a South African Social Enterprise for Babies
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Conscious Online Marketplaces
'Ethical Community' Connects Businesses With Customers Who Care
14
Compostable Cloths
'Go! Towel' is an Anti-Bacterial Product Made of Bamboo Fiber
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Sustainable Meal Containers
Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles
12
Water-Providing Clothing Lines
Blu Democracy Helps Supply Drinking Water To Those In Need
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Sustainable Bamboo Sunglasses
Every Purchase of This Eyewear Plants Five New Trees
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Water-Funding Fashion
bluDemocracy Donates Proceeds to Potable H2O Initiatives
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Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
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1 for 1 Toothbrushes
When You Buy From Smile Squared, They Give to a Child in Need
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Animal Shelter Long Boards
The Hendrick Boards Allow You to Skate Right into the Hearts of Animals
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Members-Only Social Boutiques
The New Ethical Ocean Website Presents a Revamped E-Commerce Company
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Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
4
Greener Charcoal
Bamboo Lota is a Sustainable Company Fighting Deforestation in Malawi
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Bamboo Baby Products
Bum Boosa Uses Botanical Ingredients for Eco-Friendlier Goods
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Socially Responsible Resorts
Dharma-Gili by Alfa Resorts is Eco-Friendly and Promotes Awareness
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Bamboo Baby Toys
These ‘Yellow Label Kids' Bird Rattles are Both Colorful and Organic
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Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Floating Bamboo Houses
This Vietnamese House Aims to Protect Residents From Rising Water Levels
Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Eco Cloud-Like Slides
The UGG Sugarcloud Slide is Made from Soft, Sustainable Materials
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Bamboo-Based Apparel
kora Bamboo is an Eco-friendly Collection Designed for Comfort & Flexibility
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Sustainable Tonal Footwear Capsules
PANGAIA and Timberland Join Forces on a Collection
Chunky Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Corrigan Bio-Based Sunglasses Come in Five Colors
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Biomaterial Leather Bags
A Big Indian Story is Bringing Sustainable Fashion to India
Eco-Luxury Menswear Brands
HyperNatural Boasts a Performance-Driven, Sustainable and Luxe Fabric
Chic Circular Fashion
Broke in Chic Offers Timeless Elegance and Sustainable Fashion
Woven Bamboo Headphones
The 'Bambass' Headphones by Aakansh Chaturvedi are Sustainable
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Sustainable Back-to-Basics Fashion
Story mfg. Emphasizes Sustainability in Its "ROOTS" Installment
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Premium Sustainable Bras
WonderBra Recently Expanded its EcoPure Collection
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Affordable Eco-Friendly Stroller Companies
Bombi Prioritizes Recycled Fabrics and Maximum Function
All-Natural Bamboo Washing Machines
The Bamboo Washing Machine Uses River Currents to Wash
Regenerative Clothing Brands
One Golden Thread Wants Consumers to Realign with Nature
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Mushroom-Made Eyewear Packaging
MONC Continues its Mission of Sustainability with a New Packaging
Ancient Buddhism-Inspired Fashion
Chet Lo's Baai-San Capsule Readies for the SS23 Season
Consummately Sustainable Swimwear
This Pieces Are Made From Discarded Nets & Recycled Spandex
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Sustainable Luxury Swimwear
Change of Scenery is a Women-Founded and Eco-Friendly Business
All-Black Vegan Sneakers
Sustainable Footwear Brand Rice Launches an All-Black Vegan Sneaker
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Sustainable Hemp Sneakers
SeaVees x Jungmaven Debut a Limited-Edition Hemp Sneaker
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Renewable Bio-Based Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Bio-Acetate Sunglasses are Distinct
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Usable Human Hair Materials
Green Salon Collective is Revolutionizing the Biomaterial World
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Sustainable Causal Wear
MUJI's Spring/Summer 2023 Collection Boasts the Revolutionary Kapok Fiber
Mindful Styling Campaigns
Style Consciously by Chatters Promotes Making Mindful Choices
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Carbon-Negative Pigment T-Shirts
The Vollebak Wooden T-Shirt is Made with Compostable Fabric
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Sustainable Lifestyle Apparel
Losano is a New Lifestyle Apparel Brand Focused on a Greener Future
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Luxury Car-Branded Eyewear
BMW Eyewear Revealed it New Spring/Summer Collection
Chic Organic Basics
Organic Basics Prioritizes Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Sustainable Breathable Sneaker Designs
Sean Wotherspoon Unveils a Hemp Version of the Gazelles
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Sustainable Beachwear Collections
Parley for the Oceans and Dior Launch New Beachwear Collection
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Biomaterial-Based Eyewear Retailers
Nina + Co Designs the New MONC Eyewear Store in London
Sustainable Bamboo Paper Towels
Reel Paper Has Expanded Its Eco-Friendly Product Line
Personalized Bamboo Cosmetic Palettes
Elate Beauty Boasts Eco Personalized Cosmetic Palettes
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Oceanside Bamboo Restaurants
This Maldivian Restaurant Boasts Stunningly Sustainable Construction
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Sustainable Bamboo Water Taps
Gessi Haute Culture Presented the Jacqueline Collection
80s-Style Vegan Sneakers
Fenics' Footwear Boasts Half of the Carbon Footprint of Other Brands
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Eco-Friendly Coffee Brands
'Zenbunni' Sources its Coffee Beans from Biodynamic Farms
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
Innovative Biobased Fabrication Brands
Algreen Creates Bio-Based Polyurethane Out of Food Waste
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Eco-Friendly Cannabis Packaging
Hippo Premium Packaging Earth Friendly Collection is Sustainable
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks
Cozy Earth Boasts the Plush Lounge Socks
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Climate Crisis-Fighting Glasses
Paradigm Eyewear Launched Its ISCC-Certified Winter Collection
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Sustainable Fashion Certification Services
Loro Piana Customers Can Track Product Eco-Friendliness
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Classic Polo Shirts
BAOBAB Boasts the Perfect and Most Versatile Polo Shirts
Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products
KNH Releases a Series of Bamboo Sanitary Products for Women
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Sustainable Sports Apparel
Umbro Launches the Undyed Collection to Encourage Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials
Studio Yumakano Develops the ForestBank Eco-Friendly Material
Eco Awareness-Themed Fashion
Kenny Scharf Joins PANGAIA On a Special Colorful Collection
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Upcycled Cigarette Butt Sunglasses
Karün Eyewear Uses Celion Material for a Sustainable Design
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Affordable Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Walmart Introduces a New Sustainable Eyewear Brand Called Karün
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Playful Reusable Diaper Designs
Charlie Banana Debuts a New Selection of Reusable Diaper Products
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Luxury Bamboo Toilet Papers
The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Toilet Tissue Comes in New Varieties
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
All-Seasonal Vibrant Eyeglasses
Bonnie Clyde Unveils New Sunglasses for Every Weather Condition
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Turtle-Shaped Bamboo Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Turtle Restaurant on the Coast
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Inaugural Optimized Eyewear Collections
MANKIND Launches its First-Ever Eyewear Collection