Why Bamboo Countertops?
Teragren · Reclaimed & Certified Hardwood
Why Bamboo Countertops?
Rapidly renewable bamboo engineered into an incredibly durable slab — a sustainable and beautiful alternative to traditional butcher block.
Environmental Considerations
Bamboo is a rapidly renewable grass that, when engineered into slab material, makes an incredibly durable and hard countertop. Hardwoods such as maple and heart pine can be sourced from certified forests maintaining healthy ecosystems. Reclaimed woods such as Douglas fir, mesquite, and teak are ideal where you want to show off the character and story of a wood that was once destined for the landfill. All countertops are installed with natural food-grade sealers.
Common Use
Traditional butcher block was used in the kitchen to cook and prepare meals. People enjoy the mobile butcher-block cabinet as a prep station holding knives, herbs, and spices. Bar tops in kitchens, pubs, and wineries surfaced from wood make a warmer and more comfortable space for guests to enjoy.
Style Variety
Common butcher block is laminated maple strips 1½″ thick — but you don’t have to conform to tradition. For a rustic feel, choose large chunks of varying sizes, colours, and grains joined together. For something modern, try a bamboo herringbone pattern with repeating geometric sizes woven among each other.
Material Options
Bamboo
Rapidly renewable and harder than most hardwoods, engineered bamboo makes a beautiful and durable countertop surface. Available in natural and caramelised tones, flat grain, and edge grain orientations.
- ›Grows to harvestable size in 5 years
- ›Harder than maple or red oak
- ›NSF certified food-safe
Certified Hardwood
Maple and heart pine sourced from FSC-certified forests maintain healthy ecosystems while providing the warmth and character of traditional butcher block. A timeless, classic choice for kitchens and bars.
- ›FSC certified sustainable sourcing
- ›Traditional butcher block aesthetic
- ›Finished with natural food-grade sealers
Reclaimed Wood
Douglas fir, mesquite, and teak reclaimed from demolished structures or salvage operations. Each slab carries a unique history — knots, nail holes, and weathering tell the story of a previous life. The most sustainable option of all.
- ›Diverts wood from landfill
- ›Unique character in every piece
- ›Available through our custom cabinet shop
Teragren Bamboo Worktops
Green Goods carries Teragren bamboo countertops — one of the most trusted names in sustainable bamboo surfaces. Teragren worktops are made from Moso bamboo grown without pesticides or fertilisers in FSC-certified forests in China, harvested at the peak of its strength at 5–6 years of age.
NSF certified food-safe — safe for kitchen prep surfaces
Harder than maple, cherry, walnut, and most domestic hardwoods
Grown without pesticides or fertilisers in FSC-certified forests
Finished with Teragren’s low-VOC, food-safe natural oil sealer
Ready to explore bamboo countertops?
Browse our Teragren selection or visit our San Luis Obispo showroom to see samples in person.