an ode to bamboo

oh bamboo,
you are so pretty,
all green and tall,
and sometimes leafy
you can be used for so many things,
plates, bowls, baskets, and perhaps even a ring.


yes, folks, that is an original poem by me! impressive or what?! yeah, probably or what. i have been a fan of bamboo for some time (i really like my bamboo cutting board and kitchen utensils) because bamboo is a durable alternative to wood; it can be made into paper; AND bamboo textiles are as soft as silk. but i digress...

i was inspired by the cool products by bambu. all their products are made from organic bamboo and they look very nice. a company that uses organic materials AND is fairtrade is cool by me. i am particularly taken by their Veneerware line, which is a much more eco AND attractive alternative to plastic cutlery and paper or *gasp* styrofoam plates.