Bamboo is one of the world's fastest growing plants, so is a very eco friendly material. Some bamboo products have dubious eco credentials due to the quantity of chemicals and energy needed in manufacturing, such as some bamboo clothes, but products such as this which are made out of steamed bamboo are a good choice for the eco conscious consumer. These picnic baskets are made in China, which is not in its favour, but the use of sustainable materials has persuaded us that it is a product we can sell. What do you think? Let us know