Ethics & Environment
Why Bamboo?
Bamboo is the only available crop on earth which can keep up with consumer demand. It reaches full maturity within 2 years and sustainable harvesting improves forest regeneration. We use Moso bamboo which grows very fast in the mountains. The...
Why not use cotton like some other leading brands?
Cotton is a very thirsty, intensively farmed crop. Cotton is mostly grown in monoculture and is a very pesticide-intensive crop. Although it is only grown on 2.5% of the world’s agricultural land, it consumes 16% of all the insecticides used...
How can I be sure your bamboo is harvested sustainably?
We use MOSO bamboo which is harvested only after 3-5 years growth. One bamboo plant will consist of several poles from which new shoots grow every year. Good practice allows for 20-25% of the poles to be harvested in a bamboo forest each year...
How do you carbon offset your transportation?
Firstly, we chose to transport all our goods as finished products by large container sea freight as this is the least carbon producing option. Secondly, we have partnered with the Oncra-approved Bamboo Village Programme to plant bamboo forests in...
Are you a B-Corp?
We have been a certified B-Corp since 2020; the first European nappy comapny to become a B-Corp. We have recently recertified and increased our score by 15%, making us the highest scoring B-Corp nappy/diaper brand in the world. Our new score is...
Do you test on animals at all?
Absolutely not! We are officially registered with the Vegan Society and do not test any of our ingredients or products on animals.
Do you donate to any charitable organisations?
We are committed to donating 20% of our net profits to charity every year. We donate to Ickle Pickles Children's Charity and the Bamboo Village every year. We also offer to match any nappy or wipe donation our customers make to Ickle Pickles,...
What is the Reposit scheme and why have Mama Bamboo chosen to use it for their babycare bottles?
Mama Bamboo and Reposit are on a mission to tackle the growing issue of single-use plastic pollution by offering an innovative returnable packaging platform that works for everyone. Mama Bamboo has always believed in pushing the boundaries towards a