In the past, bamboo was an inexpensive option for designing fences, shacks, and scaffolding. But when Bali Green School founders (John and Cynthia...
20 Reasons the Bamboo is Important to Life
Bamboo, it comes in different species, from the lanky bikal to the giant kiling; it comes in many fancy types too, like those in these photos. Dr...
A few uses for bamboo and its importance in the Philippines
In my last blog, I was able to provide you a very short insight into Philippine’s bamboo species including the most common native types of...
Bamboo: Sustainable growth for a sustainable future
Chinese use of bamboo dates back 7,000 years; as a versatile material, a potassium-rich ingredient and a plant of symbolic significance in Ancient...
How Eco-Friendly Are Bamboo Products?
Bamboo Products Are Mostly Eco-Friendly Bamboo has been picking up a lot of attention lately for being an eco-friendly alternative to other types of...
When is Bamboo sustainable?
You probably recognize bamboo as a panda’s favorite snack, but did you know that bamboo is a trailblazer in the green living movement? This...
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...
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...
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...
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...











Learn the entire sustainable life-cycle of bamboo from seedling to structure.







