Feb 1, 2021 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Green Living, Renewable Energy
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...
Jul 27, 2020 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Green Living, Hemp Products, Natural Fibers
Are you thinking about opening a bamboo store or a natural fiber eco-boutique? Or maybe you already have an alternative, natural product shop, and you’re looking to add some new merchandise? Given bamboo’s growing popularity, this would be a great time to...
Jan 9, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Green Living
Bamboo is an amazing resource with tremendous promise. But in order for it to remain competitive in the global marketplace, we need to continue supporting bamboo research. Sure, bamboo has been around for a zillion years. (OK, maybe only 40,000 or so.) But in this...
Nov 4, 2019 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Eastern Philosophy, Worldwide
There’s a lot of talk these days about wealth distribution and Social Justice Warriors. For many, these phrases are charged with deep and divisive political connotations. I guess you’d know which side I’m on if I told you I wrote my University...
May 27, 2015 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
Charley Younge, a true pioneer in the field of bamboo products, passed away this week (May 17, 2015). For four decades, Charley invigorated the sustainable building industry, as an enthusiastic promoter and advocate for bamboo, and a successful innovator...
