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Bamboo and the Great Green Wall: Desert and mud rain
We have an old saying here at Bambu Batu: "If it can't be done with bamboo, it probably shouldn't be done." There seems to be no limit to this plant's remarkable potential. A forest or plantation of bamboo can generate more oxygen than trees to clean the air. The...
Temperate timber bamboo for cool climates
Bamboo comes in all shapes and sizes, from string beans to skyscrapers. And it grows around the world, from the slopes of the Andes to the jungles of Madagascar. So before you transplant a pot of bamboo into your backyard, you need a firm understanding of your growing...
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...