Conscious bamboo-made goods combine an ethical business model with environment-friendlier materials. Bamboo is a much more versatile material than it may seem. This list ranges from rattles for babies and accessible bamboo bicycles to one-for-one toothbrushes that donate a toothbrush to a child in need.
Architecturally speaking, Dharma-Gili by Alfa Resorts is a hotel located in Bali, Indonesia that creates mini villas throughout the property using something called "composite bamboo timber," which is a sustainable and low-impact alternative.
Get creative with these conscious bamboo-made goods and just maybe you'll come across an opportunity to create a product and socially responsible business of your own using the plant that is known in popular culture as reserved for panda bears.
16 Conscious Bamboo-Made Goods
From One-for-One Toothbrushes to Accessible Zambian Bicycles:
Tiana Reid — Jan 11, 2013 — Social Good
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Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes
The Bogo Brush is an Eco-Friendly Toothbrush with Heart
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Sustainable Wood Sunglasses
Each 'Proof Eyewear' Purchase Funds a Sight-Giving Surgery
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Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
Every Pair of GROWN Sunglasses Sold Helps Support the Gift of Sight
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Cost-Conscious Bamboo Bikes
The Greencycle-Eco is Designed for Less-Industrialized Countries
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Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards
Bamboo SK8 Manufactures Decks and Longboards from Bamboo
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Accessible Bamboo Bicycles
Zambikes International Creates Jobs and Transportation in Zambia
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Conscious Online Marketplaces
'Ethical Community' Connects Businesses With Customers Who Care
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Sustainable Meal Containers
Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles
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Water-Providing Clothing Lines
Blu Democracy Helps Supply Drinking Water To Those In Need
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Water-Funding Fashion
bluDemocracy Donates Proceeds to Potable H2O Initiatives
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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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Members-Only Social Boutiques
The New Ethical Ocean Website Presents a Revamped E-Commerce Company
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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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