Natural Home Colander Non-leaching Recycled stainless steel Bamboo accents Lightwieght easy-grip handle Bamboo is extremely strong and an excellent substitute for hardwoods It is not a wood but a fast-growing species of grass and it grows to harvestable length in only 3-5 years It requires no fertilizers or pesticides And Bamboo's density makes it naturally water-resistant, which inhibits germs and bacteria Even the Stainless Steel used is recycled