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Bamboozled

Products made of bamboo are eco-friendly, unique and versatile

Implications - Bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly products on the market, and the demand for it is on the rise. Bamboo flooring and furniture have gained popularity in interior decoration and home renovation, but bamboo products aren’t limited to home goods. Other products made of bamboo include helmets, wall panels, intricate sculptures, salt and pepper shakers, TV frames, computer mice and fashion. Consumers find appeal in its environmental qualities and reasonable pricing, as well as its aesthetic design.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Materials - Utilizing eco-friendly resources like bamboo in products appeals to environmentally conscious consumers seeking sustainable alternatives.
2. Eco-technology Integration - Innovating with natural materials in technological gadgets offers a unique blend of modernity and environmental responsibility.
3. Natural Aesthetics - The visual and tactile appeal of bamboo and other natural materials enhances product design, providing an organic alternative to synthetic options.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Introducing bamboo into electronics like laptops and mobile phones presents an opportunity to capitalize on eco-trends while ensuring product functionality.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Bamboo's versatility and natural beauty make it a desirable material for sustainable fashion items and accessories, catering to eco-conscious buyers.
3. Home and Interior Design - Bamboo’s use in furniture and home goods resonates with consumers looking to combine sustainability with stylish and functional design.
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Featured Examples

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Dell Bamboo Eco Computer
Dell CEO Michael Dell just introduced a never-seen-before Dell eco PC with a bamboo casing at the Fortune Green conference. Dell claims the environment friendly computer is 81 percent smaller than a standard… MORE
Bamboo Graffiti
Bamboo Graffiti
From China to Australia
These incredible photos of bamboo graffiti show bamboo stalks which have been carved with pictures, English words and Chinese characters. They range from works found in Beihai Park in Beijing to the the… MORE
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Origami Exo Homes
Foldable Bamboo Green Huts
Inspired by earthquakes, these origami green hunts feature simple geometric patterns and eco materials. The huts are designed in such a way that they can be easily folded into captivating shapes. The… MORE
Bamboo Motorcycle Helmet
Bamboo Motorcycle Helmet
Natural Noggin Protection
The Roof R06 Bamboo motorcycle helmet reminds me of a parqay floor design. There must be some strength behind such a design because the shell of this helmet is made out of bamboo fibers yet, passes European… MORE
Bamboo Speakers
Bamboo Speakers
Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' Delivers Richer Sound as the Bamboo Grows
Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' bamboo speakers combine living plants with home audio. The speakers are installed within the bamboo itself, turning the bamboo stem into a sort of sound box. As the bamboo grows,… MORE
Biodegradable Umbrella
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The Bamboo Brelli
This rather strange looking invention is the world's first biodegradable umbrella. The frame looks gorgeous and it is made from bamboo, which is of course, is a renewable resource. The clear canopy… MORE
Bamboo and Acrylic Mobiles
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S-Series Cellphone
The S-series concept mobile phone designed by Simon Enever is really attractive and ever so sleek. Tuvie notes, "S-series mobile concept is not based on today’s range of phones which leaves a lot to… MORE
Kenyan Ambulance Made of Bamboo
Kenyan Ambulance Made of Bamboo
Bambulance
The name on its own makes this an awesome invention already, but what the creators of the Bambulance hope to do for the people of Kenya is even more incredible. The bamboo emergency medical transportation… MORE
Bamboo Laptop
Bamboo Laptop
Asus EcoBook
Bamboo is one of the hottest eco products on the market, particularly for interior design projects like floors and cabinets. Lately there's been a rise in bamboo gadgets though, like the stunning Asus… MORE
Bamboo Pods for the Bashful
Bamboo Pods for the Bashful
Be Seen Without Seeing in Voirin's Shy Chair
French designer Emilie Voirin has created a set of furniture pieces out of rattan (similar to bamboo) entitled ‘Made in China.’ Among these pieces is a chair which features an odd protruding awning over… MORE
Bamboo Closets
Bamboo Closets
Split Hanger
Designer Jinhong Lin has come up with a simple way to create an eco-friendly coach hanger out of bamboo, perfect for those into the eco-chic movement. Bamboo is quickly becoming one of the top environmentally-friendly… MORE
Ecoweird Bamboo Cars
Ecoweird Bamboo Cars
The Battery-Powered BamGoo
Cars are made in plants. Why not a car made from a plant? Bamboo grows like a weed in many parts of the word; in fact, the plant will sometimes grow a foot or two in a single day. So why not make a car… MORE
Bamboo Sunglasses
Bamboo Sunglasses
iWood Shades are Green Chic
Why should nature lovers shy away from the fashion scene? To be green chic, here's exactly the accessory you'll need, especially when hanging out in the sun during that protest rally. These iWood sunglasses… MORE
Bamboo Snow Equipment
Bamboo Snow Equipment
Monument Snowboards
This winter will offer you an opportunity to hit the slopes, glide the rails, scale brick walls and logs, and defy physics in style... if you become the proud owner of one of these *krazy kewl*, designer… MORE
Bamboo Biofilter Teepees
Bamboo Biofilter Teepees
West Coast Green's Pollution-Protecting Wooden Structures
The bamboo biofilter rods at West Coast Green not only look like elegant decorative canopies, they also provide an eco-friendly service to the surrounding area. Despite being an experimental installation,… MORE
Sound and Light Labyrinths
Sound and Light Labyrinths
ACK Defines Human Space by Bamboo and Metal
In a world of clutter and sight, our space is often undefined or limited when it is defined. The ‘ACK’ exhibit by Pierandrei Associati (Milanese Practice) defines human space by a labyrinth of suspended… MORE
Chocolate Chipchitecture
Chocolate Chipchitecture
The Bamboo Dome Helps Flood-Stricken Areas
Where I see a delicious chocolate chip, some may see a pile of poop, either way the Bamboo Dome is definitely unique. Located in Vietnam, I would argue that this dubious structure features the best of… MORE
Eco-Chic Drinking Straws
Eco-Chic Drinking Straws
Washable Straws of Bamboo Make Drinking Delightfully Green
Bamboo straws are a small solution to a big waste problem. Millions of plastic drinking straws end up in landfill every year. Think about how many cups of pop you have enjoyed in the past month alone,… MORE
play_circle_filledBamboo Instruments
Bamboo Instruments
Classical Flute-Playing by Maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia
Bamboo is becoming an increasingly important part of culture around the world, and nothing illustrates that more than Hariprasad Chaurasia, who has been largely responsible for the changes in Hindustani… MORE

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