We are increasingly finding bamboo items in our daily lives , as it is a perfect alternative to plastic.
Bamboo is a biodegradable, compostable material with exceptional properties. It does not require fertilizers, pesticides or irrigation to grow and it normally produces 30% more oxygen than other plants.
Also known as 'the plant of a thousand uses', bamboo, due to its strength and properties, is perfect for the manufacture of different biodegradable utensils.
At FIRSTGREEN we wanted to bring this material and its possible daily uses to ecological merchandising , as the possibilities of creating quality promotional items that benefit the environment are endless with this material.
Some of its different uses can be:
Toiletries
Bamboo is perfect for replacing plastic utensils that by their nature have a short lifespan. Because of its resistance to moisture and because it is a natural antibacterial, it is perfect for making hygiene items such as toothbrushes , cotton buds, lipsticks, etc.
Kitchen items
Since it does not rust and retains moisture, bamboo is perfect for bringing into our kitchen. Whether in the form of cutlery, reusable straws, tablecloths, reusable bottles, cutting boards, scales, etc.
Writing and stationery
The appearance of bamboo brings an elegant and quality look to stationery items, while eliminating non-recyclable and biodegradable materials such as plastic. Notepads, pens, wallets,sets , etc.
Technology
Textiles
Bamboo is also used to make textiles, thus leaving behind synthetic fibres which are a major source of pollution.
The fabric we get from bamboo is very soft to the touch and light, it is antiallergic, more absorbent than cotton, with the ability to block ultraviolet rays, protecting from cold and heat. It has good permeability, does not wrinkle, absorbs moisture and gives the fabrics a pleasant feeling of freshness.
Bamboo has a very special component called Zhu Kun, a natural antibiotic agent capable of eliminating body odor caused by sweating.
If you know of any other uses for bamboo, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You can also see 10 interesting facts about bamboo
We invite you to visit our collection of ecological and sustainable bamboo merchandising
