April, 2020 - Bamboo Bootcamp - Page 8
Interesting bamboo facts

Interesting bamboo facts

Almost on a daily basis, people are reminded of the damaging effects we are doing to the environment and only planet. Global warming, mass rates of deforestation, and an over population are all contributing to the depletion of natural resources. People are taking more...
Bamboo as a Money-making Industry

Bamboo as a Money-making Industry

Can bamboo be the next money-earning and environment-friendly industry in Davao City? City Agriculturist Leonardo Avila III was confident that the city has another winning industry in its hands if it is able to maximize the economic potentials of bamboo, the same way...
Planting and growing bamboo

Planting and growing bamboo

Soil requirements Bamboo will grow in most soil types, whether it be clay-based soil or sand. They have a very shallow root system (about 30cm for smaller bamboos and about 50cm for larger ones), thus the type of soil is not all that important (though good top soil...
Bamboo Versus Plastic… Is Bamboo Really More Eco-Friendly?

Bamboo Versus Plastic… Is Bamboo Really More Eco-Friendly?

Plastic waste. It is everywhere. Our throw-away approach to plastic is causing us huge problems. With many alternatives now around, let’s consider bamboo. And ask ourselves,  “bamboo versus plastic – is bamboo an eco-friendly alternative?”. Plastic is a Global Problem...