It"s easier than ever to live the lifestyle you read about in Natural Home with our new line of products that blends sophistication with sustainability. Designed for homeowners with respect for both craftsmanship and the environment, our responsibly manufactured Natural Home products are the perfect complement to any home. Using these products isn"t just about feeling better about the environment. It"s also about creating a healthy lifestyle for your family. All products in the Natural Home line are manufactured to the exact standards we expect and present to you issue after issue, so you can use them with confidence. Tough, durable and lightweight, bamboo is a natural in the kitchen. It"s also one of nature"s most sustainable resources, reaching maturity in just four years-without pesticides or chemicals. Bamboo"s density makes it naturally water-resistant, which inhibits germs and bacteria. Bamboo is extremely strong and an excellent substitute for hardwoods. Bamboo is not a wood but a fast-growing species of grass. Bamboo grows to harvestable length in only 3-5 years. Bamboo requires no fertilizers or pesticides. Bamboo"s density makes it naturally water-resistant, which inhibits germs and bacteria. And Recycled Stainless Steel. Care instructions: Hand wash only.