the modern eco magazine for an urban green lifestyle
MAY 2012 ISSUE
Green Keener is a monthly column chronicling one urban woman’s quest for a greener way of life, without compromise to her fabulous lifestyle. Recently, I found myself searching online for a floral arrangement to send to a friend. Given my heritage, this got me thinking about how odd it is that I don’t have a [...]
Very Veggie features a weekly recipe that showcases the best in vegetarian, sometimes vegan, dishes, with helpful cooking and ingredient tips and tricks. Ever thought of thickening up your soup with cauliflower? Cauliflower can replace potato, flour or any other thickener that would typically be used in a soup. Sometimes, it is just that simple [...]
Green Beauty is the eco beauty authority—a weekly column that highlights the best in eco beauty products, brands, trends and techniques. Prostate cancer fundraising and facial hair may seem like a quirky pairing, but, since 1999, men have been growing moustaches (or “mo’s”) to raise awareness for men’s health. In Bamboo’s recent interview with Beauty [...]
One of my favourite staples is a trusty pair of jean cut-offs. When I’m sifting through the shorts aisle at a thrift store, I look for good-quality brands that I recognize, such as Levi’s, Lee or Calvin Klein. Sometimes I’ll find a pair that isn’t quite right, but that has potential (a good shape, or [...]
Ask Sheri is a weekly column devoted to answering all of your beauty questions and queries, with a focus on natural, organic and sustainable products, practices and companies. Navigating the beauty aisles has never been easier. Send in your beauty questions to asksheri@bamboo-magazine.com Q: Dear Sheri, I’m 28, and I moisturize twice a day. I’m [...]
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Fashion Weeks around the globe are highly anticipated events packed with stunning garments, latest trends, VIP guests and much more. ECO Fashion Week in Vancouver is no exception. The designers who showcased their spring/summer 2012 collections are talents to watch, marrying their own vision with sustainable fabrics and practices. Be a stylish and sustainable stud [...]
You might know her most recently as Sloan from the hit television series, Entourage, but, as you’re about to learn, this Canadian-born beauty also plays a great part in the role to green Hollywood. Bamboo Magazine sat down with Emmanuelle Chriqui as she spoke candidly about “how to make it in America,” green travel tips, [...]
Very Veggie features a weekly recipe that showcases the best in vegetarian, sometimes vegan, dishes, with helpful cooking and ingredient tips and tricks. This hearty squash dish will comfort you and leave you feeling full and happy. Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved or quartered, and seeded Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup coconut oil [...]
Green Screen is a monthly column that summarizes and reviews the best in eco documentaries from around the world. Every month, Bamboo introduces readers to thought-provoking films that in some way address an environmental issue. But, instead of looking at an informative new documentary, this month’s Green Screen is taking us into bold new territory—animated children’s films. Disney and [...]
