May 10, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
We usually think of bamboo as a giant grass, often reported to be the fastest-growing terrestrial plant on earth. Indeed, giant timber bamboo is amazing and impressive for its stature and growth habit. But sometimes you are better off with something small and... 
Mar 18, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
Bamboo’s reputation as a climate solution rests largely on its ability to capture carbon quickly, regenerate after harvest, and provide renewable alternatives to more carbon-intensive materials. While some popular claims about bamboo have been exaggerated, the... 
Feb 23, 2023 | Bamboo Products, Worldwide
We can argue about whether or not bamboo can really save the planet. Not surprisingly, I’m optimistic that it can. But at the same time, I try to maintain realistic expectations about bamboo’s full potential. Turning to Africa, which sits at the forefront... 
Jan 20, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Green Living
Planting and harvesting bamboo is not only good for the environment, but it can also bring great benefits to the community that supports its cultivation. Peruse our website and you can find examples of this from all around the world. In Malawi, they plant bamboo to... 
Jan 13, 2023 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Green Living
The battle against COVID-19 was brutal. But according to Bill Gates, the struggle to defeat Climate Change could be much worse. And he’s right, of course. Within a year of the viral outbreak, we’d already developed a vaccine. But after decades of knowing... 
Dec 7, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Green Living, Natural Fibers
When you shop for bamboo and other natural fiber clothing, chances are you want to purchase and wear fabrics that have the fewest chemicals and the smallest carbon footprint. But measuring those factors is not always easy. In most cases, we have to rely on a...
