Author name: Aditi Debnath

These unique and sustainable products can be incorporated into your home, office, and travel kits. They will ensure that you do your part for the environment at no extra cost or inconvenience to yourself. Not to mention that they are extremely stylish and add a different aesthetic to your life. The fight against climate change and global warming is a long-term battle that has been raging for almost a decade. With more and more people becoming aware of the impact of plastic and non-biodegradable products on the environment, people have been looking for a viable alternative. The lockdowns in different countries due to the on-going Coronavirus Pandemic had an unexpected positive outcome. People were quick to notice that air pollution and smog over cities vanished and water-bodies started clearing up. With animals and wildlife returning and pollution decreasing the narrative that ‘Nature is Healing’ quickly became popular on social media. Now, with markets and economies opening up it’s our responsibility to continue making progress and work towards the environment. These products will help you restart your life in a green, sustainable, and environment-friendly manner. Why Bamboo? Bamboo has many advantages over paper and plastic and is the best eco-friendly alternative available. The plant is useful both when it’s growing, and when it’s cut down to make products. Bamboo is much more sustainable than other trees because it grows very fast, reaching its adult size in just 3-5 years. As trees bamboos absorb 30% more carbon dioxide and release more oxygen than any other plant. While some Bamboo clothing is chemically processed, the list below has the best, organic and 100% green products for you 1. Bamboo Toothbrush A toothbrush is an essential object, no matter where you live. Switching from the normal plastic variant to this organic Bamboo toothbrush is a small step that will have a large impact on your life and the environment. Bamboogaloo is a company that sells packs of these toothbrushes on Amazon. Their bristles are premium dental-grade and 100% vegan, not to mention BPA free. It has a good grip and is completely safe to use.

Content Origin of the word Bamboo Origin of the word Bamboo The origin of the word Bamboo comes from the Malay word “Mambu“. Malay is the national language of Malaysia and Indonesia. In the late 16th century (1590-1600) the Dutch named it “Bamboes” after which it got its Neo-Latin name “Bambusa“.Some claim that the original Malayan word was “Bambu“, resembling the sound it makes when bamboo explodes in open fire. When bamboo is heated, the air in the sealed hollow internode chambers will expand and cause an explosive bam-boom sound.  Is Bamboo a Tree or a Grass? Although bamboo is a grass, many of the larger woody bamboo species are very tree-like in appearance and are often called “bamboo trees”.

Forests in India always played an important role in making life easier for people. Many species in the forest is good for human beings. From all of them, one is Bamboo. It is one of the most special species found in the forest. It is introduced on large scale under the various program of social forestry. It is planted on large scale along roadside and canals. In the forest area, it is planted near habitations. Bamboo can also be planted in agriculture fields.  Bamboo can grow in any climate from cold to hot regions also. Bamboo is used in many traditional uses in developing countries. It is used in rural industries also for making handicrafts, furniture, and utensils in houses. It is also an alternative for woods and other constructing materials. It is also used in producing pulp and paper. In India places like Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura are very famous for the bamboo craft. Content From where Bamboo comes Use of Bamboo products in different fields Bamboo products are sustainable Bamboo products are Eco-friendly Conclusion From where Bamboo comes Bamboo is an eco-friendly product and can be used in every situation from construction to household items. This plant can be grown in every place. So, everyone can use it in their local areas. Bamboo is grown in a smaller number of countries. There are several regions around the world including Southeast Asia, Central America, North America, and Africa. In China Bamboo is grown the most. It is the only country to produce bamboo on a mass scale. It is an eco-friendly product so it can be a good thing to grow it in larger areas. Use of Bamboo products in different fields Do you know what products can be made from bamboo? Clients always ask about the different uses of bamboo. There are many uses of bamboo including construction, medicine, bamboo shoots, bamboo fabric, or bio fuel. From the last 16 years, bamboo experts are doing experiments on how bamboo can be used in different ways. They are discovering new uses of it every day. Bamboo floors are more in demand nowadays. Below are the different uses of Bamboo: Forestry Bamboo is used in erosion control, Sound screens, Windbreaks, Landscaping and Soil stabilization, etc.  Wood Industry It is used for making Particle Board, Beams, Decking, Lumber, Poles, Flooring, Molding, Mat Board, etc.  Pulp and Paper Industry Bamboo is used in making Newsprint, Cardboard, Cement Sacks, Toilet tissues, Bond paper, etc.  Textile Industry It is used in making Towels, Socks, Underwear, Clothing, Pillows, Sheets, Baby Diapers, Bulletproof vests, etc. Bio energy Industry It is used in making Charcoal, Biofuel, Firewood, Biomass, Pellets, Gasification, Pyrolysis, etc.  Food and Beverage Industry Used in making Bamboo shoots, Bamboo wine, Bamboo tea, Bamboo beer, Bamboo Vinegar, etc. Bamboo Products are sustainable It is a precious jewel for many sustainable fashion companies. It is a very sustainable crop that can be grown without using any fertilizers. These can grow from their roots. Comparing it with cotton cultivation, it uses less water, less labor, and fewer pesticides. Which makes it pretty clear which is easy to grow. As we know the majority of bamboo is grown in China. There is no record of how much Bamboo is being harvested there.  Bamboo might have some issues but then also fewer chemicals are used in harvesting it. You can create a fabric with it. In this, the first process involves combining bamboo fibers and then spinning it in threads. This results in a term called Bamboo linen. Creating this linen is expensive and costs labor. There is another process also which is used in making silky soft Bamboo fabric. Due to the versatile nature of Bamboo fibers are used in the textile industry. It is used in making attires, towels, and bathrobes. Bamboo is antibacterial so is also used in making bandages, masks, and other medical-related products. Bamboo is a highly intensive crop if it is grown under the right conditions. In the market, they are in form of rayon. In this, the manufacturing process is highly intensive and includes high chemicals. It has less beneficial property as the unprocessed bamboo plants. It has many more advantages than cotton when it comes to sustainable farming potentials. A lot of work is done to develop and make available cost-effective ways of making soft and silky bamboo fabrics.  Bamboo Products are Eco-Friendly Bamboo products are catching more attention of being Eco-friendly. It is also serving as an alternative for many products. One of its best characteristics is, it is extremely renewable and sustainable as compared to cotton, wood, and similar plants. It depends upon which products made of bamboo you are using for helping the environment.  Some qualities of bamboo when compared to other materials are: No pesticides are used for growing it. It is antifungal. Bamboo is antibacterial. It requires less water as compared to other plants. It absorbs 5 times more carbon dioxide than other plants. It can grow 2 feet in a single day. These are very impressive and interesting facts about a plant that we don’t use in our daily life. Today many products are made from this plant to keep our environment safe. Many household products are made by using bamboo. Bamboo which is chemically processed is converted in the form of viscous rayon.  Some basic household Products made from Bamboo are: Bamboo straws Bamboo toothbrush Eco-friendly Bamboo Cutlery Set Bamboo toilet paper The majority of Bamboo products in the UK have been shipped from around the world. In China, farmers cut down natural forests for making way for bamboo plantation. This technique is used almost in every country where Bamboo is grown. Conclusion There are more positive points of bamboo as compared to other plants. As compared to woods, bamboo can be grown on slopes and other areas where we cannot grow woods. As it grows fast so it can replace tropical hardwood. Talking about its benefits Bamboo can be

Let’s be honest, our environment is getting worse each day, right? I think in the last few years, the words like global warming, climate change, water scarcity, air pollution, water pollution etc have become a part of our daily language. So much so, that we have become so conscious about how we can help save the environment. Like by replacing plastic bags with reusable bags, by trying not to waste too much food, and saving electricity and water as much as possible, etc. etc. But hang on, what about the clothes we wear? Is there a connection between the clothes we wear and the environment?Actually, there’s a very big connection. You know, it takes 2,700 litres of water to make 1 cotton T-shirt. Basically, this is the amount of water a person drinks in 2.5 years. And every year, almost 2 billion cotton t-shirts are sold world wide. Also, almost 100 billion garments are purchased every year, around the world. And the chances are that the piece of clothing will be worn just 7 times before being tossed out. And almost 93% of the used clothes end up in the landfills. And since our clothes are mostly made up of synthetic fibres, 60% to be exact, they’re not biodegradable. Synthetic fibres are not the only problem. Where the raw material is sourced from, and how the clothes are manufactured,contribute a lot to the pollution levels. And you know what, every year 50,000 tons of dyes are discharged into global water system from textile industries. So it’s not surprising that the fashion and the textile industries are the 2nd most polluting industries in the world after oil and gas. The UN says, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse emission, annually. We don’t mean to scare you. And it’s not like we should stop wearing clothes. Which is why SUSTAINABLE FASHION is the answer. And by Sustainable Fashion, we mean, those clothes that aren’t made out of synthetic fibres such as nylon, polyester or acrylic, but are made from eco-friendly fibres which can either entirely be from natural resources like wood pulp, hemp, jute, coconut, bananas and pineapples as well. Or can be a mix of both natural and synthetic fibres, which put less strain on the environment and can actually decompose in a shorter span of time. In fact, many major brands are moving towards sustainable fashion and supporting it. And that’s what today we’re going to talk about, we are going to list out top 10 eco-friendly sustainable clothing brands. 1. Lucy and Yak Lucy & Yak is a self-reliant, ethically and sustainably made clothing brand, devoted to endorse a positive environmental and social impact. Each one of its clothes (think boilersuits, colourful dungarees and cropped sweatshirts) is manufactured from organic fabrics and is produced by its factory in north India, where workers are paid four times the state minimum wage. All material and stationary is 100% recycled and biodegradable.Do check out at lucyandyak.com. 2. House of Sunny House of Sunny which is situated at East London produces just two seasonal collections a year, bucking the fashion for perpetual newness and never-ending drops. Clothes are recycled and denim is washed using e-flow technology reducing the quantity of water used and wasted. Repeat prints are used across jeans and shirts to limit waste material (placed prints create a lot of excess fabric)- also ensuring that each piece is slightly different and unique.Take a look at houseofsunny.co.uk. 3. SZ Blockprints SZ Blockprints is in partnership with a multigenerational family printing studio based in Jaipur. Using one of India’s ancient printing techniques, SZ Blockprints makes ethical clothes for men, women, children and the home. From chequered disco pants to easy-to-wear tunic dresses and sarongs, each handcrafted SZ piece can take up to 10 hours to make. The company will donate a portion of profits to the SZ Foundation, which works with local organisations in Jaipur to support vocational training and empowerment programmes for women. Do visit at szblockprints.co.uk. 4. Pangaia New attire essentials brand Pangaia uses bio-based fibres and materials from recycled plastic bottles to create their collection of colour-pop tracksuits and basics that feel effortlessly refreshing with a conscience . Natural botanical dyes from plants are mixed with antibacterial peppermint so that your apparel stay fresh for longer and every effort is made to ensure complete supply chain transparency.Check out at thepangaia.com. 5. We Are We Wear We Are We Wear is London-based body diversity as well as sustainability champions. The brand’s bold and colour-pop swimwear pieces are designed for daywear as well as for the pool and all styles are available across all sizes with flattering styles to compliment all body shapes. The Eco edit range is manufactured in Italy from unwanted waste materials such as fishing nets and and industrial plastics. Have a peek at wearewewear.com. 6. Birdsong Birdsong releases a collection of eye-catching closet staples that they call a ‘protest’ against the speedy nature of the fashion industry and the constant pursuit of trends. They are designed by women and made by women who face obstacles to employment. Fabrics are either ethical, sustainable or reclaimed alongside the use of eco. Do check out at birdsong.london. 7. Noctu Noctu attributes organic cotton nightwear and loungewear since 2009. All cotton used by the brand is GOTS (Global Organic Textiles Standard)-approved, making secure that no toxic chemicals are used in any part of the production cycle, and that workers are treated and paid fairly. Noctu also supports the World Land Trust and donates money from each sale to conserve and protect endangered wildlife. Take a look at noctu.co.uk. 8. Girlfriend Collective Each set of Girlfriend Collective leggings and cycling shorts starts with 25 post-consumer recycled water bottles accumulated and sourced in Taiwan, and ends with a spun fabric that is softer and more stable than single-knit jersey. The American brand is now accessible worldwide online. It endeavor to be as transparent as possible and aims to make every part