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Bamboo in Motion: Cars and planes from bamboo
NOTE: This article about bamboo cars first appeared in 2008. The story was revised in 2021. Is there anything bamboo cannot do? Perhaps, but as Fred Hornaday likes to say: "If it can't be done with bamboo, it probably shouldn't be done." There's a lot to chuckle about...
Is it safe to plant bamboo? Have no fear!
Versatile, resilient, and renewable, the virtues of bamboo seem to go on forever. One of the plant's most impressive characteristics is its vigorous growth rate. Combine that with an indestructible root system, and you have a real force of nature. But many consider...
Best tips for bamboo containment and abatement
There's an old saying among seasoned bamboo growers. "The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, and the third year it leaps." Those wanting a quick spreading hedge or grove in their backyard might be disappointed with their new stand of bamboo after the...
Best architecture schools for bamboo and sustainability
Environmental forces are bringing about a transformation in the construction industry, demanding more ecological practices and materials. The old school is sure to resist these changes, but those who embrace the green tide will find themselves at the forefront of a...
The Beauty of Daisy House Bamboo Towels for 2022
At Bambu Batu, we started selling bamboo towels long before most people even knew what a bamboo towel was. And since 2006, we've tried and tested at least 10 or 20 brands of towels made with some percentage of bamboo. But then we finally discovered Daisy House bamboo...
Adopt-A-Bamboo: Collaborative cultivation in Colombia
So you've heard about the amazing benefits of bamboo. It can capture great quantities of CO2 from the atmosphere and replace it with vital oxygen. It can restore tropical forests, bolster topsoil, and prevent erosion. Bamboo can even help to purify contaminated water...