What is the meaning of the company name?The goal here is to rethink the ways bamboo could be used (or substituted for) in our everyday products. Bamboo is an amazing, versatile, and sustainable woody material.

– Why bamboo? Bamboo is much more eco-friendly than traditional varieties of wood. Cultivating a mature bamboo plant take approximately 5-7 years, whereas the average cultivation for a tree is anywhere from 17-30 years.

– Where is the bamboo sourced from? The bamboo is sourced directly from the lush bamboo forests of rural China. The bamboo forest is strategically managed for continued sustainable growth.

– I’m concerned about labor conditions in rural China. Are the factory workers treated fairly? The factory cares for its workers by providing a proper living wage, on-site housing, and basic medical services. The factory also provides employment opportunities for developmentally disabled citizens from the local community.

– Is that a promise? Yes. rethinkbamboo is a responsible social enterprise and will only source from factories that engage in sustainable foresting techniques and fair labor conditions. At the end of the day, we here at rethinkbamboo want to provide you with a high-quality product while promoting positive social and environmental conditions both home and abroad.