Bamboo-using social businesses are part of the overall mission of ethical fashion is to create conditions in which certain more sustainable and fairly traded materials are considered cool and demand over less ethical products, like fur and diamonds, that are typically considered to be luxurious and always in style.
From water-funded fashion and energy-generating social tee shirts to sustainable wooden sunglasses, these bamboo-using social businesses are at the frontier of changing minds. The styles featured here range from a hippie-like earth child to sleek, clean and modern. What is more, not all of the innovations in this SocialBusiness.org top list are fashion either; we have featured conscious online marketplaces, accessible bicycles, baby toys, green energy walking sticks, toothbrushes and long boards.
29 Bamboo-Using Social Businesses
From Water-Funded Fashion to Sustainable Sunglasses:
Social Business Editor — Jul 31, 2014 — Social Good
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Bamboo Bicycle Storage
The 'Bamgoo' Bicycle Attachment by Sara Urasin can Carry Groceries
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African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
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Sustainable Walking Sticks
The African Bamboo and Rattan Crutch Can Be Made Cheaply and Locally
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Sustainable Cycle Frames
Bamboosero Bamboo Bikes are Made in Developing Countries
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Biodegradable Bamboo Toothbrushes
The Bogo Brush is an Eco-Friendly Toothbrush with Heart
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Energy-Generating Tees
'Live. Breathe. Grow.' is a Women-Focused Company Using Lightness
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Sustainable Wood Sunglasses
Each 'Proof Eyewear' Purchase Funds a Sight-Giving Surgery
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Conservationist Kids Clothing
SpeeZees Donates $1 for One Tee Shirt to Prevent Animal Endangerment
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Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
Every Pair of GROWN Sunglasses Sold Helps Support the Gift of Sight
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One-for-One Toothbrush Brands
Smiles for the People Delivers Oral Health Supplies to Those in Need
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Cost-Conscious Bamboo Bikes
The Greencycle-Eco is Designed for Less-Industrialized Countries
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Graphic Eco-Friendly Skateboards
Bamboo SK8 Manufactures Decks and Longboards from Bamboo
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Accessible Bamboo Bicycles
Zambikes International Creates Jobs and Transportation in Zambia
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Eco-Friendly Nappies
Mother Nature Products is a South African Social Enterprise for Babies
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Conscious Online Marketplaces
'Ethical Community' Connects Businesses With Customers Who Care
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Compostable Cloths
'Go! Towel' is an Anti-Bacterial Product Made of Bamboo Fiber
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Sustainable Meal Containers
Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles
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Water-Providing Clothing Lines
Blu Democracy Helps Supply Drinking Water To Those In Need
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Sustainable Bamboo Sunglasses
Every Purchase of This Eyewear Plants Five New Trees
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Water-Funding Fashion
bluDemocracy Donates Proceeds to Potable H2O Initiatives
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Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
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1 for 1 Toothbrushes
When You Buy From Smile Squared, They Give to a Child in Need
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Animal Shelter Long Boards
The Hendrick Boards Allow You to Skate Right into the Hearts of Animals
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Members-Only Social Boutiques
The New Ethical Ocean Website Presents a Revamped E-Commerce Company
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Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
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Greener Charcoal
Bamboo Lota is a Sustainable Company Fighting Deforestation in Malawi
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Bamboo Baby Products
Bum Boosa Uses Botanical Ingredients for Eco-Friendlier Goods
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Socially Responsible Resorts
Dharma-Gili by Alfa Resorts is Eco-Friendly and Promotes Awareness
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Bamboo Baby Toys
These ‘Yellow Label Kids' Bird Rattles are Both Colorful and Organic
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Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
Lotta Ludwigson's ALVA Blazer Applies Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks
Ecofrico Launches a Sustainable Backpack Line Using Hemp
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon
Floating Bamboo Houses
This Vietnamese House Aims to Protect Residents From Rising Water Levels
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Eco Cloud-Like Slides
The UGG Sugarcloud Slide is Made from Soft, Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules
Stonyfield Organic Unveils its Sweet Threads Collection
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Transformable Sustainable Apparel
CAALO Is Manufactured Ethically and Sustainably
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Bamboo-Based Apparel
kora Bamboo is an Eco-friendly Collection Designed for Comfort & Flexibility
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
National Park-Themed Eyewear Collections
The CAMP National Parks Collection Blends Style & Purpose
Eco-Conscious Sugarcane Bras
Walmart Launches a New Sugarcane-Derived Lingerie Collection
Chunky Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Corrigan Bio-Based Sunglasses Come in Five Colors
Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines
LOVE BRAND & Co. Partners with Elephant Family USA
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Consummately Sustainable Swimwear
This Pieces Are Made From Discarded Nets & Recycled Spandex
Mushroom-Made Eyewear Packaging
MONC Continues its Mission of Sustainability with a New Packaging
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Organic Collaboration Sunglasses
ARMEDANGELS Launches a New Sustainable Eyewear Line
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Immersive Textile Boutiques
100% Silk Shop in Toronto's Downtown Core is Sustainable
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Oakley's Born to Rewild Line Features Plantaris Eyewear
Mindful Styling Campaigns
Style Consciously by Chatters Promotes Making Mindful Choices
Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules
Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Sustainable Bamboo Paper Towels
Reel Paper Has Expanded Its Eco-Friendly Product Line
Sophisticated Cashmere Collections
GOBI Cashmere Boasts Incredibly Stylish Cashmere Essentials
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Chopstick-Crafted Homeware
RENEW by TRINITY Makes Artisan Designs from Reclaimed Bamboo Chopsticks
Luxury Car-Branded Eyewear
BMW Eyewear Revealed it New Spring/Summer Collection
Canned Bamboo Beverages
Juno Bamboo Water Makes a Centuries-Old Natural Remedy Ready to Drink
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs
Herman Miller Presents it Lounge Chairs with a Vegan Construction
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Chic Organic Basics
Organic Basics Prioritizes Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Oceanside Bamboo Restaurants
This Maldivian Restaurant Boasts Stunningly Sustainable Construction
Sustainable Collaboration Sunglasses
The ARMEDANGELS x VIU Eyewear Collection is Arriving Now
Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers
Balenciaga Launches the New Sneakers Made from Bananas
Strong Bamboo Towels
Panda Eco Paper is Made with Renewable 100% Organic bamboo
Sustainable Bamboo Water Taps
Gessi Haute Culture Presented the Jacqueline Collection
Pattern-Heavy Fashion Collections
KAHINDO is Made Ethically, with an Emphasis on Size Inclusion
Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers
BC Softwear's New Slipper Design Uses Eco-Friendly Materials
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Eco-Friendly Coffee Brands
'Zenbunni' Sources its Coffee Beans from Biodynamic Farms
Adventure-Focused Eyewear Designs
The Camp Glacier Eyewear is Stylish and Versatile
Eco-Friendly High-Fashion Sneakers
Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers Now Come in a Bananatex Option
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Innovative Biobased Fabrication Brands
Algreen Creates Bio-Based Polyurethane Out of Food Waste
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
Deepak Dadheech Designs the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Drone
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Bamboo-Based Sustainable Toiletries
'Caboo' Offers Wipes and Papers Made with Soft Bamboo
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Bamboo-Enriched Cozy Lounge Socks
Cozy Earth Boasts the Plush Lounge Socks
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Upcycled Jean Collections
Denim Brand Mavi Unveils its Sustainable Recycled Blue Series
Sustainable Bikini Fashion Shows
Space Swap Promotes Eco-conscious Fashion with Its Fashion Show
Sustainable Brush Sets
Me Mother Earth Boasts Multipurpose Wood and Plant Fiber Cleaning Brushes
Sustainable Bucket Hats
Lisou's Bucket Hat Collection is Designed with Leftover Materials
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products
KNH Releases a Series of Bamboo Sanitary Products for Women
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
All-Season Merino Tees
natclo Debuts with That One Tee: Ethically Eco-Friendly from New Zealand
Running-Focused Eyewear Collections
Zunnies by Zenni Optical Launched an Active Eyewear Line
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Upcycled Cigarette Butt Sunglasses
Karün Eyewear Uses Celion Material for a Sustainable Design
APPI Eco-Friendly Furniture
Sabai Design is a Sustainable Furniture Disruptor Led by Woman Founder
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
Eco-Conscious Product Lines
Birla Cellulose Designs a Sustainable Apparel Line with Ka-Sha
Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands
HeyBamboo Boasts an Eco-Friendly Approach That Appeals to Users
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Affordable Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Walmart Introduces a New Sustainable Eyewear Brand Called Karün
Sustainable Safety Backpacks
Ucon Acrobatics Released the New Phantom Series
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Playful Reusable Diaper Designs
Charlie Banana Debuts a New Selection of Reusable Diaper Products
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Mindful Travel Lineups
farans Offers Up Sustainable Travel Accessories for Mindful Exploration
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Luxury Bamboo Toilet Papers
The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Toilet Tissue Comes in New Varieties
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Bamboo Sugarcane Paper Towels
The 'Tree Free Paper Towels' Embrace Renewable Materials
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Turtle-Shaped Bamboo Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Turtle Restaurant on the Coast
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy