bamboo

The very nature of bamboo has shown it to be a naturally green source for textiles.

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Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on

Earth.

Bamboo can grow to full size in just 3-4 months,

compared to standard trees which can take

30+ years to grow. In the right conditions, it can

grow 3 feet tall in 24 hours, which means you can

literally watch it grow with your own eyes! This

makes it a super sustainable alternative due to

its naturally renewing properties.

Plus, nasty pesticides and chemicals aren’t

required when harvesting bamboo. This means

the cultivation is natural, and never harms the

environment.

Bamboo is strong and durable.

It’s no surprise that bamboo is often named

as the new ‘green steel’ for its versatility

and strength in construction. Its robustness

and durability is embedded into every type

of product that is made from this incredible

natural material.

Bamboo has an astounding strength

and lifespan whilst remaining light and

undemanding. With proper care, your bamboo

rugs can be used time and time again without

the worry of them deteriorating.

Bamboo is great for the environment

Bamboo forests have enormous positive

benefits for the environment as this incredibly

productive plant efficiently stores carbon.

Bamboo absorbs 2x more carbon dioxide than

trees, which is why they are known to act as

carbon sinks. It also generates a vast amount

of oxygen, totalling up to 30% more than most

plants and trees.

As well as this, bamboo plants have strong

roots in the ground, which makes the soil

more stable. This means it can stabilise

and restore the land, and prevent landslides.

So in countries which are prone to landslides,

bamboo could be a good option.

Finally, bamboo helps protect biodiversity

and endangered species by creating homes

for a variety of different animals. Bamboo

forests, save and protect the species living

in that forest, by providing both homes and

food. Don’t forget the giant pandas who rely

on bamboo alone!