No, I’m not suggesting you fashion a magic wand out of bamboo, as the title might imply. However, according to BamCore CEO Hal Hinkle, timber bamboo is the most eco-friendly building material on the market today. Bamboo, in general, is also super strong and has many potential applications. BamCore Prime Wall System is just one example of a product that uses the often overlooked raw material. Not only is bamboo eco friendly and strong it is pretty and (in some cases) soothing to look at. From keyboards to baby beanies to building materials bamboo is an underused raw material that has a lot to offer. Read More
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How to Waste Not, Want Not with TerraCycle
Since 2001, TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky has been working hard to eliminate the idea of “waste.” The idea behind the company is to figure out how to repurpose waste, especially hard to recycle waste. They have literally repurposed billions of pieces of waste through innovative programs and partnering with conscientious companies, organizations and individuals. In their own words, “TerraCycle offers free recycling programs funded by brands, manufacturers, and retailers around the world to help you collect and recycle your hard-to-recycle waste.” Read More
