Bamboo has long been the darling of the green design world. Known for its lightening speed growth and extraordinary versatility, this plant may very well be the future of, well – many things.Its fibers can be spun into soft fabric used for clothing, or its poles can be used to reinforce buildings. Lately designers are taking bamboo to heights never before imagined (and bamboo can grow up to 100 feet!).  New innovations such as the electricity-free bamboo speaker and the bamboo bicycle keep proving that the uses of bamboo are infinite.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Bamboo isn’t wood – it is actually a grass that grows in stalks called culms.

• Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the worlds – some species can grow over 4’ in 24 hours.

• Trees used in conventional wood fencing can take up to 50 years to replenish whereas bamboo can regenerate its full mass in just 6 months.  Bamboo renews itself from it extensive root system, so does not need to be replanted.

• It is stronger than mild steel.

• Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees and provides wildlife habitats for animals and birds.

At Greenscape, we love this renewable plant source, not only for its green factor but for its aesthetic excellence as well. Check out some of the displays we’ve recently done using this wonderful grass. Don’t forget to come by the warehouse to look at all the new bamboo we have in stock as well!

Green Decorating is all the Rage!

Our customized décor, manufactured in Canada, provides the greatest level of design possibilities while providing piece of mind for achieving green event standards or sustainable interior design options for commercial or residential spaces.

Our Raw Products

• constructed from salvaged, refurbished or reused materials
• make use of solid wood, natural timbers, or reclaimed wood when possible to avoid toxins found in particle board or plywood
• imported woods used for specialty designs are sourced from renewable sources such as bamboo, grapevine and palm thatching
• VOC-free paints, environmentally safe adhesives and biodegradable cleaning products are used when possible
• trees, plants and floral art primarily use domestically harvested natural wood or cane trunks from sustainably harvested forests with environmentally safe methods
• natural branch products harvested from mature trees promote growth for the natural tree and in turn increases renewability

Our Internal Practices

We believe in sustainable décor options and socially responsible practices to help protect & nourish our planet.

Exciting and memorable decor shouldn’t cost the earth.

Did you know artificial “plantscaping”…

• is regarded as having a positive environmental impact through the reduction in water consumption & harmful pesticides required for both the end user and in nursery production & decorative flower farming?

• reduces carbon footprints by minimizing transportation needs of regular service & replacement of live plants & florals?

Wherever possible, we seek products and services identified as environmentally preferable in our internal practices and our product manufacturing.

Our Internal Initiatives:

• extensive recycling program including paper, cardboard, soft plastics, wood products, mixed containers, batteries, printer toners and non bio materials

• electronic delivery methods for communications whenever possible

• 75% of our team use public transportation for work, meetings and tasks

• filtered water cooler station instead of bottled water

• partnering with transportation companies who utilize bio-diesel fuels, electric, or hybrid vehicles in their fleet

• recyclable and recycled packing materials

• the majority of our rentals occur within the Lower Mainland, thus making use of local resources and reducing environmental  transportation impacts

• open the shades and turn off electrical supplies when not in use: lighting, computer machinery, office electronics, warehouse equipment

• we wear sweaters and keep moving, maintaining fuel and electricity use for heating at a bare minimum.

Green is the New Black!