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Bamboo and Reforestation: 10 Rules to remember
In this era of climate change, habitat loss, and rapid deforestation, it looks like bamboo might have everything we need to save the planet. The miracle grass produces more oxygen than trees, and it grows faster than anything. Not only that, but it can also thrive in...
Blue Bamboo: Species that stand out
So you have enough green bamboo, golden bamboo and even black bamboo. Now you're ready to branch out into the far reaches of the rainbow. Pardon the mixed metaphor, but maybe it's time for you to plant some Blue Bamboo. Is that even a thing? And if so, what is it?...
3 Ways bamboo captures carbon and stores it
It's getting harder and harder to know what to believe anymore. But we in the bamboo industry are convinced that Climate Change is not only real but the largest existential threat facing our species today. And of course, we see bamboo as one of the best tools for...
Ethical Ethanol: Fueling the future with bamboo alcohol
In the critical quest to curb carbon emissions, our highest priority is probably to free ourselves from fossil fuel dependency. Biofuels are one of the most promising technologies, replacing petroleum fuel with renewable, plant-based products. And when it comes to...
On the Salton Sea: Reclaiming the desert with bamboo
The Salton Sea may be the last place on earth you’d expect to find people growing bamboo. In fact, it may be the last place on earth you’d expect to find people doing anything besides drinking beer, swatting flies and sweating bullets. Summer temperatures in this...
World Bamboo Foundation sponsors bamboo pioneers
Since 1992 the World Bamboo Organization, formerly known as the International Bamboo Association, has been advancing the use and cultivation of bamboo and bringing together bamboo enthusiasts and entrepreneurs across the globe. Connecting influencers, promoting...