A second type of utensil set that is available is a set of utensils that are used for eating rather than for cooking. Some of these sets include a decorative holder to keep a set of utensils together.

Bamboo Utensil Sets on Ebay:

Joyce Chen New 5-Piece Utensil Set, Burnished Real Bamboo Wood    US $27.89

Set of 3 Bamboo Stir Fry Utensils-2 Spatulas &SpoonNICE    US $6.69

Cooking Utensils Bamboo Wood Set Kitchen 15pc Caddy NEW    US $46.54

Corelle Coordinates 5 Piece Utensil Set with Bamboo Leaf Design 82240    US $22.69

Bamboo Wood Kitchen Utensil 5 Piece Set Ecofriendly US Seller Spoons Spatula    US $4.99

* BRAND NEW Bamboo Reusable Utensil Set To-Go *    US $11.99

First, it is great looking, and features a uniquely modern appearance that can come in a variety of colors and styles. It is also a durable and very long lasting wood if aged correctly. The younger the wood was at harvesting time, the less durable it will be in the long run, because it hasn’t had the proper time to fully harden. Not to worry though, because it only takes five or six years to become more than tough enough to withstand the test of time.

Bamboo Cutting Boards on Ebay:

Bamboo 3-Piece PC Cutting Board Boards Set Kitchen Thick Solid Oriental Gift New    US $34.99

Gourmet Bamboo Pizza Set Cutting Board & Cutter 12.75"    US $12.99

Gourmet Bamboo Pizza Set Cutting Board & Cutter 12.75"    US $11.99

Another benefit when it comes to bamboo is just how fast growing and easily renewable it really is. Because it grows around 4 meters per year, it can be easily harvested every few years without seeing a reduction in the size of the forest. Some of the faster growing species can even grow 50 centimeters per day during the growing season.

The primary reason why harvesting bamboo can be considered ‘environmentally friendly’ even though it is essentially cutting down the forest is because cutting down the top part of the plant doesn’t actually kill it. It’s more like cutting your lawn – before long it’s going to grow back. In fact, cutting the plant actually helps its ability to grow. This is because any new shoots that happen to sprout will grow up faster than ones from an un-harvested plant. Plus, the wood will be of much better quality.

In the last little while, bamboo has become extremely popular in flooring and paneling, as well as other types of wooden furniture such as tables and chairs. Another thing to add to the plus side of the equation is eco-friendly companies have sprung up that do not harvest from the habitats of panda bears that are depending on the plants for survival. This creates no real problems for the environment and helps to preserve our Earth the way it is meant to be. And just think – all this at a price comparable with maple. I’d say that’s a great deal.