This year as you resolve to “go green,” “do your part for the environment” or “reduce your carbon footprint” try something a little different: making simplified and realistic eco-friendly goals for yourself. As with any resolution, going green requires dedication, sacrifice and creativity. In 2012, don’t let your green resolution go the way [...]
continue reading...Stick Your Greens: Make a Green Resolution with Staying Power
January 4th, 2012Be Responsible with Your Christmas Tree
December 28th, 2011Decorations, guests, presents, eggnog and December 25th have all come and gone and now we are just left with the holiday memories, leftovers and general debris. We know to save our bows and wrapping paper for next year, to keep boxes and packaging for future presents and to reuse what we can for other creative [...]
continue reading...5 Gift Ideas That Will Satisfy the Soul, Nurture Mother Earth and Won’t Break the Bank
December 14th, 2011This time of year we are all looking for ways to save time and money so that we can spend those precious commodities on our friends and family. However, for a lot of us, there won’t be enough of either to satisfy everyone. So as we approach the season of gift giving, party [...]
continue reading...4 Original Christmas Decorating Ideas That Don’t Tax Your Wallet or Mother Nature
December 7th, 2011The holiday season is a time for us to remember how much our friends and family mean to us. We take the time to catch up with the important people in our lives, whether by organizing special dinners, writing Christmas cards or exchanging gifts. This year though, take the time to be thankful for the [...]
continue reading...Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23rd, 2011Happy Thanksgiving Forever Bamboo Readers! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading our blog and allowing us to be a part of your life. We would also like to remind you to give thanks for the people (or pets) in your life that make you feel special and [...]
continue reading...Happy Halloween!
October 31st, 2011Happy Halloween Forever Bamboo Readers! Could we ask for anything more than a holiday that celebrates candy, dressing up and scaring people?! Whether you are doing the tricking, the treating or both, we hope you have a delicious holiday.
As always, we want your celebrations to be just as safe as they are enjoyable and memorable. [...]
continue reading...Do Your Green Intentions Have A Black Eye?
October 25th, 2011We spend a lot of time and energy in this blog and in our lives talking about “going green.” We give advice on how to change little things in our everyday lives in order to be a little more eco-friendly, but we also discuss being healthy, living well and the latest and greatest developments in bamboo [...]
continue reading...Bamboo Cars: A Driving Force in the Future?
October 19th, 2011Forever Bamboo truly believes in the products we sell on our site and as our name suggests, Bamboo is the primary material used in our products. We have been on the bamboo bandwagon for years now and have seen its uses evolve from the backdrop of island-inspired bars and restaurants to the innovative textiles [...]
continue reading...Cleaning Up the Ocean and Your Home Simultaneously
October 3rd, 2011Reading this blog, you are taking the first step to doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint. Perhaps you haven’t fully committed to a waste-free lifestyle, but you are on your way. Here is another simple switch you can make to help green your life: clean green. It is becoming easier to find cleaning [...]
continue reading...How Green is Your Team?
September 21st, 2011Have you adopted our society’s new values? Have you adapted to the values of the Green Revolution? Perhaps you have started recycling more diligently, started biking to work or even started your own compost pile outside. But what is being done on the corporate scale? What are the people whom we look up to doing [...]
continue reading...Three Steps for a Killer Tailgate
September 13th, 2011With the start of the football season upon us, there can only be one thing more fun than watching the NFL or NCAA on television every weekend, and that is going to the actual games! Once you get your ticket and assemble the troops to go down to the stadium its time to plan the [...]
continue reading...Get Back Into the Workday Groove after Labor Day
September 7th, 2011A three day weekend can seem like the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate the ole batteries but sometimes it can leave us feeling even more sluggish and unmotivated. If this past Labor Day has gotten you into a motivational rut, here are a few quick tips to get you back in the groove.
1. Set [...]
continue reading...Mellow Out with These Easy Labor Day Concoctions
August 30th, 2011Planning an epic Labor Day weekend? Summer may be over but the party has just begun with these easy summertime cocktails. So kick back and relax on your porch, at the beach or at a party with these thirst quenching yet fun and flavorful summer favorites. Whether you are mixing for a big party or [...]
continue reading...Think Your Food is Organic? Better Double Check.
August 22nd, 2011Along with the Green Revolution came the Organic Food Movement. Naturalists, hippies, hipsters, health nuts and yuppies everywhere hopped on the bandwagon and started incorporating the word “organic” into everything. Organic could describe anything from food, to emotions, to art, to relationships. It seemed everything could be organic, and indeed, it can. However, now with [...]
continue reading...Energy Conservation – Japanese Style
August 15th, 2011Energy efficiency has been a buzzword for years now, but it seems no matter how many Hybrid cars are on the road or how many Energy Star appliances are sold, we still can’t seem to kick the fossil fuel habit. Perhaps it’s time to take a page out of our friend Japan’s playbook. Japan is [...]
continue reading...Deciphering the Green Language
July 25th, 2011In this blog, we have discussed all sorts of environmentally friendly practices, products and events. However, as green living continues increasing in popularity, you may come across some lingo that you are not necessarily down with. Here are a few terms that will help you decipher this green pop culture.
CARBON FOOTPRINT – a calculation of [...]
3 Great Green Products You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
July 18th, 2011Isn’t using something old to create something new the essence of “going green”? As any DIY-er will agree, there is so much useable “waste” discarded today, it’s a wonder we haven’t come up with the green lifestyle sooner. Here are some amazing and creative ideas to reverse the trends of excess and unnecessary spending that [...]
continue reading...Forever Bamboo Presents: VIRO THATCH
June 20th, 2011As this blog proudly demonstrates, we at Forever Bamboo are always on the lookout for new, exciting and useful products, tips and tricks for sustainable, green living. As an environmentally responsible company, we are proud to introduce our newest line of products from ViroFiber: a 100% recyclable, non-toxic, synthetic thatch. While ViroFiber’s products are not [...]
continue reading...A Simple Solution to a Complicated Problem: Saving the Coral Reefs
June 6th, 2011Did you know that your sunscreen could be killing the coral reefs? Many sunscreens are petroleum based and therefore non-biodegradable and toxic. Chemicals in most sunscreens are known to activate viruses in the algae on coral reefs, causing the algae to die and leave the coral unable to produce energy for the surrounding ecosystem. Slowing [...]
continue reading...Maintain Your Green Lifestyle Through the Travel Season Starting Memorial Day
May 16th, 2011The summer travel season is upon us! As you plan trips to the beach, the islands, Europe or the ‘Staycation’ destination in your city, remember you can still go green away from home. Here are a few tips on how to maintain your green lifestyle as you travel through the summer months.
Participate in Hotel Water [...]
continue reading...Ideas for Mother’s Day Gifts
May 2nd, 2011Mother’s Day is this weekend and if you have yet to make any plans or get a gift, we’ve written a list of five ideas to help you out. Consider Mom’s wants and needs before deciding on a gift: what does she love but doesn’t have time for? What stresses her out? What does she [...]
continue reading...Bamboo In New Technology
April 25th, 2011In recent history, companies all over the world have been trying to practice greener business. In this blog, we have explored the ways the biggest global brands are implementing recycling and waste reduction programs as well as new eco-chic products developed by the technology sector. Many companies, including Apple, have become conscious of their carbon [...]
continue reading...Celebrate Earth Day This Friday
April 18th, 2011Take a break from your high-stress job and get outside this weekend; Friday is Earth Day and a perfect excuse to shed the winter coat to take advantage of the great outdoors. What better way to celebrate the earth than by enjoying it? After your day outside, take a moment to thank Mother Nature for [...]
continue reading...Detox Your Home
April 11th, 2011Our homes are our escape from the stresses of everyday life, or they should be. We spend hours and hours at work, at the gym and in the car; home should be the place we relax, take part in our favorite activities and generally be at peace. It follows that we should take care of [...]
continue reading...Green Living Can Be Achieved Simply and Easily
April 5th, 2011Green living doesn’t have to be painful or expensive. You can practice the old adage of “reduce, reuse and recycle” simply by changing a few habits at a time. While you may want to save your money and take time to plan before installing solar panels or redoing your kitchen more eco-friendly appliances, you can [...]
continue reading...Install Thatch the Easy Way
March 29th, 2011So you have decided you’re going to transform your backyard into a tropical paradise. You installed yards and yards of bamboo fencing, you’ve built a tiki bar that will make the neighbors jealous and purchased numerous thatch panels to insulate your palapa, line your tiki bar or accent any flat surface. But how do you [...]
continue reading...Walk Your Way to Fitness This Summer
March 21st, 2011Summer is just around the corner and while we’ve been planning how to make our home and yard ready for entertaining all day and late into the evening we might have forgotten that we have packed on a few extra pounds under our winter coats. Getting the weight off doesn’t have to involve a painful [...]
continue reading...International Help for Japan
March 14th, 2011As news of the aftermath of earthquake in Japan continually looks worse and worse, we continually feel powerless to help. However, even if as individuals we may not be able to affect much change, many charitable organizations are capable and ready to assist those who need it most. Here are some non-profit organizations that are [...]
continue reading...Solar Lighting Saves Summer
March 7th, 2011The past year everyone from small businesses, to large corporations, to individuals, to families is trying to save more and consume less. Whether this is in an effort to save money, time, the environment or just piece of mind is an individual choice but the end goal is essentially the same. As the summer approaches, [...]
continue reading...How to Care for Bamboo Products
February 28th, 2011While we primarily think of bamboo’s uses outdoors, as in fencing and construction, oftentimes we forget that bamboo can just as easily transform the indoors into a tropical paradise as well. However, as with anything else, bamboo products must be cared for and maintained. Here are some simple tips to care for just about anything [...]
continue reading...Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th, 2011Take a moment today to send a quick text or email to someone you care about. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about being in a romantic relationship; it can simply be a reminder to voice the fact that you care. Telling someone how you feel often has turnaround benefits too; it feels [...]
continue reading...Quickly Create a Tropical Backyard Paradise
February 7th, 2011Not only is bamboo an environmentally friendly building material and sustainable resource, it can also be used to quickly, easily and economically transform your backyard into a tropical paradise.
Bamboo fencing comes in various sizes and colors and can be used for just about anything. Install it over an existing fence to add life and [...]
E-Waste Consumes More and More Space in Landfills, but It Doesn’t Have To
January 31st, 2011Americans spent an average of $232 on electronic gifts this holiday season. This means approximately that amount of electronics will be rendered obsolete by the time users activate their new devices, producing an average of 400 million units of technology that piles up in our landfills every year. This so-called “e-waste” contains harmful [...]
continue reading...Forever Bamboo at the California Gift Show
January 26th, 2011Over this last weekend, Forever Bamboo went up to Los Angeles to participate in the west coasts largest gift show: the California Gift Show 2011. Over 12,000 wholesalers participated to give consumers a sneak peak at the latest and greatest gifts for individuals and the home.
Forever Bamboo showcased our many bamboo products, including tiki masks, [...]
continue reading...Retailers, Consumers and Forever Bamboo Embrace Bamboo’s Many Possibilities
January 24th, 2011“Sustainability” has been the hot term in industry as of late. At Forever Bamboo, we are committed to sustainability – proven by our promise to supply our consumers with only the highest quality, environmentally friendly bamboo and bamboo products. Luckily, we are not the only company dedicated to sustainable business practices, as we [...]
continue reading...Bamboo as Technology?
January 10th, 2011At Forever Bamboo, we are always on the lookout for new innovations and developments in the “green” community. We strive to offer environmentally friendly products to be passed on to you, in order to sustain your outdoor needs in a way that is both beautiful and environmentally sound. Additionally, we try to keep you informed [...]
continue reading...Make A New Year’s Resolution That Sticks
January 3rd, 2011Welcome to the New Year! This is the time of year when our slate is wiped clean and we all get to start over. However, as most of us have experienced, we make resolutions that we know deep down, we will never be able to stick to throughout the year. Here is a list of the [...]
continue reading...Where Do Christmas Trees Go?
December 27th, 2010Every year, Christmas goes by too fast. We spend weeks preparing, decorating and cooking and in one joyous day it’s all over and we are left with the skeletons of gifts given, a slightly dimmer gleam from lights and decorations and a dishwasher full of our special purpose flatware. While it’s a major bummer to [...]
continue reading...Happy Holidays!
December 23rd, 2010To all our friends, followers and loyal customers,
All of us at Forever Bamboo would like to wish you a very merry holiday weekend. We wish nothing but the best for you this holiday season and hope that your holidays are filled with delicious food, wonderful people and memories that will last a lifetime. Stay safe [...]
5 Ways to Go Green This Christmas
December 16th, 2010Christmas and the holiday season are typically characterized by a couple of weeks of rushing, wrapping and running around. We have less money in our wallets than any other time of year but we also consume more…of everything. From paper, to energy, to food, we use significantly more of just about everything between Thanksgiving and New [...]
continue reading...Bamboo Packaging from Dell Saves Your Equipment AND the Environment
December 16th, 2010These days, it seems like everything can be made from bamboo. From fencing and masks, to bikes and computer accessories, to clothes and shoes, just about anything can be made using mature bamboo stalks, bamboo fiber or bamboo leaves. Recently, Dell Incorporated has increased the already lengthy list of bamboo uses with its creation of [...]
continue reading...Tiki Masks Add Tropical Flare
November 22nd, 2010Before they were used to create a tropical ambiance in various tiki bars and restaurants, tiki masks were an integral part of island culture on both the Polynesian and Hawaiian Islands. Tiki masks have been found on many islands in the pacific, dating from 1000 A.D, making their true meaning a bit of a mystery. However, there [...]
continue reading...Beautiful furnishings for a beautiful season
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continue reading...Why Use Thatch?
September 14th, 2010Thatch has been a widely used building material for hundreds of years. It is environmentally friendly, economically viable and decoratively useful. Originally, thatch was enlisted to protect homes from hostile climates all over the world. Today, thatch is used by indoor and outdoor decorators to create an island-like setting and a feeling of tropical abandon [...]
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continue reading...Earthday Discount!
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continue reading...What IS Earthday?
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continue reading...Breakfast in Bed?
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continue reading...Tiki Huts and Palapas
January 16th, 2010Whether in America’s Finest City or elsewhere, Tiki Huts and Palapas are a terrific addition to your backyard or garden. Please visit our site for the most exquisite products : http://tinyurl.com/yl5l5dk . Be ready for Spring!
continue reading...Bamboo Slats on The Ceiling!
November 4th, 2009Bamboo Slats can give your room that tropical feel you’ve been looking for.
The following instructions are for applying bamboo slats to your ceiling.
First and foremost, you must make accurate measurements.
Once you are certain about the measurements for your ceiling (depending on the direction you wish the slats to lay), you need to calculate to see [...]
What is a Bamboo Pole?
October 23rd, 2009The bamboo timber pole is called a culm. Maybe the most noticeable characteristic of bamboo is the segmentation of the culm into distinct nodes or joints with intermediate smooth sectors called internodes. The external surface is polished and extremely hard being coated with a protective screen of wax and silica. Peripheral culm tissue is a [...]
continue reading...Bamboo for you too!
October 12th, 2009We’d like to thank the Environmental Bamboo Foundation for these facts:
BAMBOO IS:
The fastest growing woody plant on this planet. It grows one third faster than the fastest growing tree. Some species can grow up to 1 meter per day. One can almost “watch it grow”. This growth pattern makes it easily accessible in a minimal [...]
How to Build a Palapa
October 1st, 2009The following directions are for one option only. Please know that you have many options and building styles to choose from; don’t hesitate to dive in and explore and ask questions.
The most important thing you can do, prior to building your palapa is to plan things carefully. Plan properly to avoid mishaps and [...]
Palapa
October 1st, 2009A palapa; sometimes referred to as a tiki hut or grass hut, can assume a variety of forms. A typical palapa is a rustic, thatched-roof, open-sided structure. A palapa can be supported by a single pole, (average pole is six inches in diameter), or more. There are even large palapa structures supported by 18 poles [...]
continue reading...Mexican Thatch
September 17th, 2009Mexican thatch is woven palm leaves with knots on one side and the layered thatch on the other side. It provides excellent shade covering for canopies and roofs.
The panels can be secured with wide crown staples to just about any surface. Perfect for bamboo gazebos, bars, awnings, umbrellas, roofing, ceilings and other applications. The [...]
Bamboo Rugs
September 15th, 2009Bamboo rugs fit any style or decor option! They are durable, attractive, kind to the environment, and affordable.
Bamboo rugs can add an elegant look to any room, yet retain durability. Maybe you are adding an oriental flavor or simply accenting another color. Your bamboo rug will perform aesthetically as well as underfoot in hard-wearing [...]
How to Install a Bamboo Fence
September 15th, 2009Bamboo fences come in a variety of styles. They are durable, water resistant, and affordable.
Please note that the photos in this blog are not specific to the paragraphs. The photos are placed to show you a few options that exist and how they may appear.
The most common fence option is constructed of 1” diameter bamboo [...]
Bac Bac Matting
September 15th, 2009This woven matting is derived from the bark of the banana tree.
The dark brown, marbled appearance gives this matting its unique appearance.This particular matting is best used for indoor, ornamental decor; for example, wrapping it around posts or putting on the front of your cupboards.
Lauhala Matting
September 15th, 2009Lauhala (leaves from the Hala tree) have been used by people in tropical regions for many years. The color of finished lauhala products may vary from light tan to deep brown. When used for weaving purposes, lauhala is sold in “rounds” or bundles.
Many of the baskets mats and hats on the market come from The [...]
How To Install a Bamboo Border
September 15th, 2009It is easy to find pre assembled bamboo border sections.
An example of a ready made panel thanks to www.foreverbamboo.com:
1” diameter bamboo poles that have been capped and connected with heavy gauge stainless steel wire. Each panel preassembled in 1’ tall by 8’ long sections and staggered. There are uneven or staggered options or [...]
Garden Borders
September 15th, 2009Bamboo borders make a popular garden border. One of the fastest growing plants on earth, bamboo makes an inexpensive and eco-friendly addition to any garden or yard. Whether you are looking to modernize your flowerbed with a formal, natural look, or your aim is an informal, tropical feeling. Bamboo borders are practical [...]
continue reading...Bamboo Borders
September 15th, 2009Bamboo is one of the earth’s most renewable resources. When harvested properly, bamboo does little or no environmental damage. Varieties; from bush-like cattle fodder to towering stems (culms), offer many advantages when it comes to setting a tone for your landscape.
Let’s say you choose to define your yard in an organized fashion, adding [...]
Thatch
August 12th, 2009Different Thatch Types
Irish thatch is a gathered thatch made of brush or straw and tied on one end.
Mexican thatch is made of palm leaves woven together with knots on one side and a nice layered thatch on the other.
African thatch consists of small reeds glued together at the top, a different look than the woven [...]
Tahitian Palm Thatch
August 12th, 2009Tahitian Thatch is made of strong, natural palm leaves bound together with twine or a nylon thread. This form of thatch can last up to six or more years. The less humid the environment, the longer the life span.
Tahitian Thatch is often used on Safari’s umbrellas and Tiki bars. The panels are also perfect for [...]
Thatch Panel
August 12th, 2009There are many types of thatch available. Depending on which part of the world and your specific needs, there are thatch panels (or tiles) to be found that can be very accommodating. Some people find the Brazilian tiki thatch to be completely waterproof, lasting up to 15 years.
Reed thatch, often used in Japan [...]
Thatch Runner
August 12th, 2009Thatch Rolls are made from genuine Mexican palm thatch, these rolls are carefully hand woven into 30 in by 57 ft. The thatch can be cut without unraveling and trimmed to any desired length and width. Secure the thatch by stapling to a sub-surface or rafters and overlapping each layer. The thatch last 6 to [...]
continue reading...Tiki Thatching
August 12th, 2009We are the largest exporters of thatch material in the USA. Forever Bamboo’s products are a great way to add a tropical feel, whether for the home, business or your lifestyle. This is island style living!
This Kits are Ready to Go!
* Each kit comes with two layers of pre-woven thatch covering.
* Ready for you to [...]
African Reed Thatch
August 12th, 2009African Thatch is a reed thatch that is attractive, practical, and eco-friendy. African Thatch maintains a daytime temperature many degrees lower than products that are not as breathable, (tin, tiles etc…). African Thatch has greater insulation properties due to its thickness, which is helpful when the temperatures cool during the [...]
continue reading...Thatch Roof
August 12th, 2009Thatching is a roofing material option. Typically thatch is made of straw, reed, palm, heather, or other dry flora. It is typically layered to help shed moisture from the base or inner roofing material. This is an old roofing craft, used in both tropical and mild climates. It also adds a rustic look for themed [...]
continue reading...Tiki Hut
June 11th, 2009The Polynesian or tropical themed garden style never goes out of fashion. You make it distinct with your choice in décor and accessories. In addition, you can make it as affordable or as expensive as you like. The Tiki Hut or Tiki Bar is an exceptional addition, whether you are going for a specific style [...]
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