This year's hottest trend may very well be the increasing consumer focus on ecological issues, which is forcing many companies to think "green" and find sustainable business practices. My favorite part of the current eco-friendly fad are all the bamboo-based items that promotional manufacturers are producing.
I have always loved the unique smooth texture and aesthetic qualities of bamboo, so imagine my delight when I found out that they are also eco-friendly. As it turns out, bamboo is an unique renewable resource due to its status as the fastest growing woody plant on the planet. At a growth rate of up to 1 meter per day, you can almost watch it grow before your eyes.
The incredible versatility of bamboo wood means it is finding applications in virtually any product categories that use regular wood. This is good news for companies looking for eco-friendly corporate gifts since this makes it easy to find something to fit any occasion.
My personal favorite bamboo products are brain twister games and bamboo office supplies such as pens and desk organizers.
