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Could bamboo be the bio-energy of the future?

Could bamboo be the bio-energy of the future?

With a single bamboo pole able to provide rudimentary power to a rural household for a month, could bamboo provide an answer to energy poverty in many parts of the developing world? An estimated 2.6 billion people rely on traditional biomass (such as fuel wood and...
Bamboo is becoming an increasingly popular “green” material

Bamboo is becoming an increasingly popular “green” material

One material seems to stand at the heart of the recent revolution in green products – bamboo. Bamboo is booming, and is estimated to be worth upwards of $25 billion in 2012. There are a number of positive attributes of this grassy material (it is not wood as many...

5 Ways to Use Bamboo in Your Landscape

Bamboo is one of the most exotic and eco-friendly materials used in construction. Long associated with Asian cultures and design, this giant grass has been trending in the U.S. for the last few years, especially in flooring. It is strong, beautiful, and thanks to...
Top Modern Uses of Bamboo

Top Modern Uses of Bamboo

The use of bamboo spans many cultures and has benefited humankind for thousands of years. While its applications have evolved over time, bamboo continues to support a variety of industries with a wide range of products. These areas include decorative products,...
Caring For Lucky Bamboo – Dracaena Sanderiana

Caring For Lucky Bamboo – Dracaena Sanderiana

Caring For Lucky Bamboo – Dracaena Sanderiana Dracaena sanderiana has many common names associated with it: Lucky Bamboo, Ribbon Dracaena, Ribbon Plant, Belgian Evergreen, Chinese Water Bamboo, Friendship Bamboo, Water Bamboo. Although many of these names contain the...