Bamboo

Computing

Completely Negate The Thinness Of Your iPad Or Macbook With These Bamboo Cases

3:09AM September 8, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Well done! You bought a Blackbox case, crafted from bamboo, for your Apple device and now you’re eco-friendly and green, and sustainable and so on and so forth. But now your Apple whatever is also wonderfully bulky. More »

Geek Out

Bamboo Water Bottle’s Secret Ingredient Is Better Than Bamboo

6:30AM June 23, 2011 | Joe Brown

Bamboo bamboo bamboo. I get it. It’s written on this damn bottle four times. I know, it’s gonna save the world. I’m not against bamboo, but I’d rather focus on a far more important component of this water bottle: air. More »

Computing

Show Your Green Credentials Off With A Bamboo Laptop Briefcase

3:00AM April 14, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

Ignoring for a second just how heavy and cumbersome this bamboo MacBook case would be (not to mention you can’t squeeze a power cable or your sandwich in there), these SILVA Limited cases are simply stunning. More »

Mobile

Snap Retro Photos With Your Retro-Looking iPhone

1:00AM March 31, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

For $US35 you can snap up a one-of-a-king iPhone 4 case, carved in either bamboo, walnut or zebra wood. Most of SigniCase’s cases have retro cameras on the backs, but there are some plain designs (and an Eiffel tower) as well. [Etsy via @WhatKatieDoes]

The School From The Beginning Of Serenity Actually Exists In Indonesia

4:20PM October 14, 2010 | Christina Bonnington

Sunlight. A tropical breeze blowing across your hands as you take down notes. The Green School is a far cry from the windowless, prison-like schools that I attended growing up. I bet this school churns out creative, telepathic geniuses. More »

The Reusable Bamboo Bottle Is Far Tougher Than It Looks

12:20PM August 10, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

We’ve seen appealing-looking reusable water bottles before, but there’s something particularly charming about the Bamboo Bottle. It’s made of tough Phyllostachys Pubescens bamboo and will hold many hot and cold beverages without ever allowing chemicals to leach into your drink. More »

Bamboo Earbuds Are An Exercise In Simple Technology

10:20PM July 2, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Gadgets don’t always have to be chockablock with high-tech innovations. Sometimes, a clean, simple design is perfect. Especially when it matches these beautiful bamboo iPhone 4 cases. Just $US24. [Reveal via LikeCool]

Add Splinters To Your Fingers With The Bamboo Keyboard And Mouse

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2:00PM July 1, 2010 | Nick Broughall

When it comes to household furniture, my personal preference is solid wood with a reddish stain to it. When it comes to my keyboard and mouse though, I’m all about the silver and blacks. That’s why I won’t personally be buying the Bamboo keyboard and mouse from Latestbuy any time soon. More »

iPhone 4 Cases Show Your Green Leaning

7:05PM June 24, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Once you’ve bought your iPhone 4, you’ll be needing a case to protect it from scratches. I’m not talking an overpriced Bumper. I’m talking an overpriced, stylish case made from bamboo, complete with designer etchings on the back. More »

Cars

Electric Car Made From Bamboo To Go On Sale In Japan

8:30PM May 21, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Eschewing the silver paint and smooth curves of most electric cars nowadays, the Japanese Meguru electric car kind of looks like a rickshaw, and is made from bamboo. More »