Nestled inconspicuously in storage sheds or perhaps overlooked in the corner of your farm store lies a gardening powerhouse ...

Think of your typical reusable plastic water bottle shrunken to straw size. 6. Bamboo This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based alternative to fabricated straws.

The middle layer is made from tree branches and the outer two are from straw, which work well as natural flame retardants and moisture barriers, he said. Jin Peng, assistant to the chairman of the ...