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• Types of Bamboo: Resource Conservation and Everyday Uses

  By Bridgett O on August 12, 2022• ( 0 )

  

  Bamboo is a unique resource known for its toughness and rigidity. While it may represent wood, bamboo is actually considered to be a type of grass. It’s also the world’s fastest-growing plant. Bamboo’s rapid growth rate and exceptional durability have… Read More ›

• The Benefits of Having a Lucky Bamboo Plant in Your House

  By Bridgett O on May 16, 2022• ( 0 )

  

  Here at Ambient, we’re often asked if we can buy bamboo from someone’s home or yard. The easy answer is no, but that doesn’t mean that the conversation ends there. Bamboo flooring is most often manufactured using moso bamboo – known… Read More ›

• The Amazing Modern Uses of Bamboo

  By Cheryl K. on June 29, 2021• ( 0 )

  

  The history of humans using bamboo can be traced back at least 7,000 years. During the time of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C), ancient Chinese citizens were already using bamboo as a part of their daily life. They used… Read More ›

• Does bamboo flooring scratch easily?

  By Jo Lynn D. on December 3, 2019• ( 5 )

  

  Unfortunately, there is no flooring material (or other material, really) on earth that is 100 percent scratch-proof; diamond floors, anyone? Bamboo floors are the toughest hardwood out there, but they are scratch-resistant rather than impenetrable. They are scarcely effected by common… Read More ›

• The Interesting History of the Bamboo Plant & Its Uses

  By Bridgett O on October 15, 2019• ( 0 )

  

  The history of the usage of bamboo by humans dates back to more than 5000 years ago. Its longevity speaks for its functionality and efficiency. Ever since the Song Dynasty in ancient China, bamboo has man uses. From basic construction… Read More ›

• 13 Must-Have Bamboo Products For Your Sustainable Home

  By Emma M. on May 17, 2018• ( 12 )

  

  Wood products are common in the home – and for good reason! They are gorgeous, flexible in style, and add a natural warmth to any room. Traditional woods, however, can damage the environment when harvested, and the production process has… Read More ›

• The Incredible Bamboo Plant – World’s Fastest Growing Plant

  By Emma M. on April 17, 2018• ( 14 )

  

  Bamboo is targeted as a sustainable material because it takes only five to seven years to grow. Chinese moso bamboo can grow up to a meter in a single day. Perhaps the best quality of bamboo is that it does… Read More ›

• Can I Sell You My Homegrown Bamboo?

  By Jen M. on June 14, 2017• ( 4 )

  

  At Ambient Bamboo Floors, we’re often asked: Will you buy the bamboo in my backyard? While we support recycling and re-use, unfortunately, the answer is no.  There are many different reasons for this – the key one being that the… Read More ›