Bamboo Dining Utensils and Dinnerware

We know all you TreeHugger’s like bamboo as much as we do so when we spotted these 100% organically grown bamboo place settings and dinnerware it made sense to write about them. Not only are they sturdy but they also biodegrade in six months after being tossed. They aren’t dishwasher or microwaveable safe, but the beautiful light blonde colors of the wood are food safe and they don’t contain bleaches or dyes of any sort. The description states: “Recommended for single use.” Okay, now we know that bamboo is a highly renewable resource, but does using them just once really make sense? We say: “Hand wash and use them again and again.” ::Hammacher Schlemmer

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