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Choosing to live more eco-friendly is a responsibility each person must assume to stop the problems caused by global warming. As the world becomes more and more aware of the extreme realities of climate change and global warming, it’s time (in fact, long overdue) that we turn to better ways of finding solutions. When we act on things such as restoring degraded land and reforesting it with bamboo (which replenishes itself in only three to five years), we are moving in the right direction. Bamboo 40% More Absorbent than Cotton Bamboo has so many proven, tested uses it’s difficult to count them all. From construction to medicine; biofuel to fabric; food and beverage to electronics, bamboo is a mainstay of...

Poor sleep is a normal part of aging.  Yes No What percentage of time is spent dreaming during sleep? 50% 10% 80% 20-25% Which of these things most commonly cause poor sleep or nightmares? Eating dinner after 8:00 p.m. Too much exercise before bedtime Stress and anxiety Too much computer or TV time If you miss your 7-9 hours of sleep at night, how do you make up for it? Don’t worry about it, you’ll be fine Get extra sleep over the next week or so Take 10 naps during lunch over the week Stay home from work for a day and make up for it What is one health condition that can result from not getting enough sleep? Hair...

Which of the following things are linked to sustainability?   Recycling   Buying energy-saving products   Supporting green initiatives   All the above Which of these resources offer the most sustainability?   Plastic   Rubber   Steel   Bamboo What is sustainability? Sustainability is a…    Choice   Service   Concept   Necessity How is the term ‘Eco-friendly’ related to sustainability?    Eco-friendly means good economics   Products that are eco-friendly cost less   Planting new trees is eco-friendly and supports sustainability   There is no connection at all Why is bamboo so much more sustainable than cotton?   Bamboo regrows in less than 3 years   Bamboo fabrics are naturally microbe-resistant and biodegradable   Bamboo requires no pesticides or...

There are thousands of ways bamboo is used daily throughout the world. At Island Slumber, we believe that sleeping on luxurious bamboo sheets and bedding is the most comforting. Would it surprise you to know that over 2.5 billion people throughout the world use bamboo for many versatile purposes -- each? Belonging to a subfamily of grass, bamboo is one of the most versatile plants on planet earth and by far, the most sustainable. If you’re using bamboo in a building project, for instance, you’ll discover its distinct advantages. Extreme elasticity, fire resistant, and because bamboo’s fibers run axially, it has a stronger tensile strength than steel! Bamboo is naturally pesticide resistant and helps to rebuild eroded soil. It is...

Quick and simple vegetarian meals for every day of the week.