Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, capable of growing up to three feet in one day! That alone is one of the top reasons why anything made with bamboo is a great present. Imagine that you bought a child a toy car made of bamboo. Do you know the extent to which doing so benefits the Planet? The same sized car, made of plastic, causes extensive damage to the environment—and approximately 90% of toys purchased in the US are made of plastic. How can you decrease the impact caused by buying toys? In two ways—one is by recycling or giving secondhand gifts. Another is by giving gifts made from materials like recycled plastic bioplastic, wood, and of course—bamboo.
Riding the Biophilic Design Movement
If you are into interior design or health and wellness, then you may have already heard of the biophilic design movement. The latter essentially espouses a love for the Great Outdoors, and it seeks to erase the divide between indoor and outdoor living. The movement involves various features, including the incorporation of plants in interior design, the prioritization of natural light, and the use of natural, sustainable materials such as bamboo. Giving a design lover a decorative item in bamboo—be it a pair of bookshelf ends, a chic bamboo coffee cup, or a lavender soap and bamboo dish gift set, is an ideal way to help them form part of this longstanding style.
Reducing Your Environmental Impact
Bamboo doesn’t just grow fast. It also needs far less resources to grow and harvest. Because it is so hardy, it generally does not require chemical pesticides or fertilizers. It also requires very little water to thrive, usually depending on rainfall exclusively. What’s more, most bamboo is obtained from dedicated farms where the land is not tilled. And it improves soil quality and improves erosion! Its growth expands via underground shoots, and soil is not bothered by heavy machinery when the stalks are started or new plants are grown.
Bamboo Items Make Great Corporate Gifts
Environmental friendliness is a top priority for the world’s savviest companies—whose executives listen well to what their customers have to say. Recent statistics show that around 72% said they buy more eco-friendly products than they did five years ago, and worldwide searches for sustainable goods have increased 71% since 2018. Companies can show their commitment to sustainability both externally and internally. For instance, they can publish their sustainability missions and goals, manufacture eco-friendly goods, and offset their carbon footprint. Internally, they could incentivize employees to embrace eco-friendly commuting options such as cycling or walking, equip the office with sustainably crafted furniture, and bid farewell to retiring or departing staff with thoughtfully selected gifts that echo a commitment to environmental sustainability. These items don’t have to be expensive to make a statement. They can include everything from a bamboo flask to a bamboo gift basket.
Aesthetic Appeal
Bamboo has a stunning appearance that adds a touch of warmth to any interior space. Imagine a minimalist bathroom in white. Now add a couple of leafy indoor plants and a bamboo toothbrush set. It all seems a lot chicer and warmer now, doesn’t it? Because of bamboo’s natural hue, it goes with practically all color schemes and decor styles. It fits in just as well in an ultra modern living room, for instance, as it does in a traditional home filled with antiques. Bamboo can be used in so many items around the home. Just a few examples include photo frames, sculptures, vases, lanterns, mirror frames, wind chimes, and decorative baskets. Of course, gifts don’t always have to be small in size—or necessarily wrapped in paper! Imagine giving someone a cool piece of bamboo wall art or a chic space divider. The sky truly is the limit when it comes to the number of forms that bamboo can be shaped into.
If you want to put an end to the plastic invasion, gift your loved ones bamboo gifts. Doing so will ensure that landfills aren’t full to the brim. They will also enable your loved one to form part of the biophilic design movement, which is holding sway both in architecture and interior design.
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