Advice From a Panda Bear

Be lovable - Care for your habitat
Chew your food well - Live large
Take it slow - Cherish wild places
Make a little panda-monium!

The Advice from a Panda tee shirt reminds me of something I have been wanting to say about bamboo. Bamboo is the new preferred choice for hardwood floors, paper, construction materials, cutting boards, furniture, food service products, toys, even bed linens. I am in the process of a kitchen remodel and bamboo looks like a beautiful option. I also just replaced an old wooden cutting board with a fantastic bamboo alternative. I have seen companies using bamboo for fencing and other landscaping needs. The results are amazing and beautiful. Bamboo is a fast growing, renewable resource and each year more and more manufacturers are discovering ways to replace the use of traditional wood products with bamboo alternatives. This is great news for trees. The next time you are in the market for a product, head to the Internet and see if there is a bamboo alternative you could select. You will be amazed at the options that exist. You can even plant bamboo in your own garden. Even in the cold climate of Colorado, bamboo is a hardy option. Why plant bamboo? It is all about sustainability. For example, bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than trees of similar size. The wise panda reminds us to care for our habitats…by using and planting bamboo you will do just that. I would love to hear about the ways you are using bamboo in your home or business. In the meantime celebrate Your True Nature…go out and make a little panda-monium.