Uses of Bamboo

1000 Things Made of Bamboo

What products can be made from bamboo? Potential investors and clients frequently ask us about the different uses of bamboo. To answer that question, we always like to refer to an Asian saying which states; "A man is born in a bamboo cradle and goes away in a bamboo coffin. Everything in between is possible with bamboo"!

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It's true though, from edible bamboo shoots to construction, medicine, bamboo fabric or bio fuel it is all been done before. The challenges we face today is to further improve and innovate the uses of bamboo. Since bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth and a sustainable building material, it could easily substitute all known wood applications without having to cut down entire bamboo groves or plantations. Better yet, bamboo continuously grows after harvest without having to re-plant it. Bamboo also converts about 35% more CO2 into oxygen than a regular tree.

However, there are a number of technical issues with bamboo that haven't been solved yet. What about a universal joining system for round bamboo poles? What about non-toxic preservation methods to improve the service live of bamboo used in ground contact or outdoor structures?

The bamboo products we see on the market today, are just the tip of the iceberg, we predict that more and more innovative uses of bamboo will enter the consumer markets rapidly. Therefore it is an exciting era to live in if you are also a firm believer of how bamboo can contribute to a greener and cleaner environment. We can't change our consumption based economy, but we can certainly change the resources we use and the way we manufacture our products!

So far my introduction to: "1000 Things Made of Bamboo". What follows, are articles about specific bamboo products and uses of bamboo you didn't even know they existed! At least that's our goal...

We also want to find out how YOU use bamboo in your daily life. If you have an intresting story we would love to hear about it!

Where Do You Use Bamboo For?

Are you using a bamboo steamer to cook your veggies? Maybe you bought bamboo towels or bamboo bed sheets and want to share your photos and experiences (advantages/disadvantages). By any means let us know by posting your story and pictures below.

Click below to find out how bamboo is used around the world...