Bamboo Bristles

In my quest to find new, great quality Bamboo brushes,  I discovered the best hairbrush I’ve used in years.

Strong, durable and lightweight, these brushes have a luxurious look and feel to them, and brush through hair like a pro!

When offering it to my hair-dresser to do a blow dry, she commented that it was wonderfully light, yet strong making it a welcome treat after 8 other blow dries that day.

Knowing that they are environmentally sustainable, chemical free and biodegradable makes the treat of a new hair brush or all the more enjoyable.

If you are new to bamboo brushes and bamboo in general, browse our home linens and towels at www.100bamboo.com.

Green Tourism

While browsing our family holiday options for this Summer, I noted a few independent hotels and B&B’s claiming to be part of the Green Tourism venture. Upon further reading, I found that there is an active and thriving community for companies striving to be Green and that it is now quite feasible to choose Green accommodation in many regions of the country. With more support for these ventures, the community will grow and we will hopefully see larger hotel chains converting to a Greener hospitality approach.

 ‘Green Tourism businesses are on a green journey, they have not reached perfection but they are focused on being sustainable, responsible and green. This is demonstrated through our three grading levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold).

Every two years each of the Green Tourism Members are visited and assessed by a qualified professional to ensure standards are maintained as follows:

•They are committed to sustainable tourism and minimising its damage to the environment

•They operate in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulations

•They meet standards of good practice across a range of sustainable development indicators

•They are committed to providing a good quality of service’ www.green-tourism.com

Hotels and B&B’s are starting to accept that guests want it all… a restful, luxurious nights’ sleep, great meals and an environmentally aware offering. Some companies are choosing ethically sourced décor options like bamboo linens and towels, while others are more food focused with some having started their own organic fruit and veg gardens that also contribute to local food banks allowing other hotels in the community to share and benefit. The general approach is to move towards an environment free of toxic chemicals and to choose sustainability over convenience.

Brush with Bamboo

My mission continues to source good quality lifestyle products, made primarily from bamboo that will not only impress but offer uses luxury and peace-of-mind that the environment is not being scarified for our comfort.

My latest find is Bamboo toothbrushes… and rest assured these are made from MOSO bamboo…. One of the many varieties that Panda’s do not eat. (They’re actually quite a fussy lot!)

The toothbrush looks basic, simple and not very 'new age', with almost a retro feel to it or perhaps something your grandparents would have grown up with.

What it offers, is a no-nonsense, firm brush with a full mouth piece, so if you prefer a gentler feel, opt for the soft bristles and perhaps even the kids size head.

The bamboo handle feels like wood, but a very smooth, strong, wood. No splinters on these eco babies.

So, for the sake of saving a pile of plastic toothbrushes that will never break down in our lifetime, I think giving up a bit of modern ergonomics for your teeth and going green with these bamboo bristles, makes perfect sense.

Now you might want to try out some other bamboo home wares. Have a browse at www.100bamboo.com for more ideas.