Apr 29, 2016Renewable ResourceDepending on the species, bamboo can be harvested in one to five years. Hardwoods like oak take at least forty years to mature before...
Apr 29, 2016Amazing Growth RateSome species of bamboo grow more than three feet each day! No plant on the planet features a faster growth rate. When it is harvested, it...
Apr 29, 2016Absorbs greenhouse gasesBamboo absorbs carbon dioxide and releases 35% more oxygen into the atmosphere than an equivalent stand of hardwood trees.
Apr 29, 2016Very Little WasteAfter harvesting, virtually every part of the plant is used to make a wide variety of products. From soil-enriching mulch to beautiful...
Apr 29, 2016VersatilityBamboo can replace the use of wood for nearly every application. Paper, flooring, furniture, charcoal, building materials and much more...
Apr 29, 2016No Fertiliser, Pesticides, Or Herbicides NeededUnlike most cash crops, bamboo requires no agricultural chemicals to thrive. Unlike cotton, which is one of the most intensely sprayed...
Apr 29, 2016Soil protectionOnce hardwood forests are clear-cut and the stumps are burned to provide fertilizer and space for growing crops, erosion inevitably...
Apr 29, 2016Economic DevelopmentIn less developed countries where unemployment leads to civil unrest, bamboo production and the manufacturing of bamboo products provides...
Apr 29, 2016Bamboo Grows In A Variety Of ConditionsBamboo can grow in arid regions where droughts cause other crops to fail and since the roots are left in place after harvesting, it helps...