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If you are looking for an environmentally friendly window treatment, then look no further than bamboo. ‘Bamboo grows incredibly fast and is self regenerated from its own roots, which makes it a great, sustainable alternative to other materials such as plastic or even other woods,’ says James Chilton, product manager at Hillarys. Bamboo is also more durable than wood, as it’s less likely to suffer from warping in moist environments, making it ideal for the kitchen.