With Bamboo usage worldwide growing in everyday life, it's important to start understanding what are the benefits of this great product. We have put together some Frequently asked questions to help you. We have also added some resources below that you may find of interest. These resources will keep growing overtime as our experiences broaden.
Why are bamboo products important?
Bamboo is a great alternative for modern-day plastics. Its versatility and strength, along with its lightweight make it great for many applications. That's only one side of the story. Growing bamboo is also very beneficial to the environment. Bamboo delivers more oxygen into the environment than most other plants while consuming vast amounts of carbon dioxide. All round bamboo is a win-win alternative.
Is bamboo biodegradable?
Bamboo is biodegradable. At all stages of its life bamboo can be recycled or it can be composted to use back in the environment. Bamboo is a natural product that can be used in many different ways and this attribute is what makes bamboo a great choice. On average, it can take around 6 months for bamboo to start breaking down.
How does bamboo affect the environment?
Bamboo is affecting the environment in several ways. The most direct way it is doing this is by reducing the amount of plastic that we are using. Manufacturers are now understanding that they don't need to use plastic for everything. Bamboo is starting to take its place for many household items although more still needs to be done.
Bamboo also affects the environment directly by consuming large amounts of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere and replacing it with beautiful high-quality oxygen for us all to breathe.
Where is bamboo grown?
Bamboo can be grown anywhere in the world as long as the climate conditions needed are met. Traditionally bamboo is most commonly grown in Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and Africa. The most common commercial use for bamboo is currently in Southeast Asia.
Why is bamboo not used more?
More and more people and countries are becoming aware of the use of bamboo. It's surprising how many of us probably already have bamboo in our houses without even realising it. The main reason we don't use more of it is still down to perception. Plastics and other alternatives are still heavily used and promoted by big manufacturers. Until this changes, bamboo will be second place.
How long will bamboo products last?
Bamboo is in fact 1 of the strongest materials available. It is extremely hardwearing and durable under most conditions. Under tests, it has been proven that bamboo is more resistant to breaking under tension than steel. As with any product, if you maintain it and look after it there is no reason why you shouldn't, on average, get 15-20 years out of your bamboo product.
Pages from our Bamboo Blog
Our very informative blog provides further information about bamboo itself as well as products, services and general uses. Hopefully we have covered something that will be useful for all as we combat the global warming that is currently happening.