Introduction: What is Bamboo
Bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable resource that has been used for centuries. It is a natural building material that can be used to construct homes, furniture and other products.
Bamboo is an amazing plant because it grows up to three feet per day and can grow as high as 120 feet in just one year.
There are over 1,400 species of bamboo in the world, with the majority coming from Asia.
The word “bamboo” comes from the Sinhalese word “panda” which means “plant that can grow very quickly”.
History of Bamboo:
Bamboo is a plant that has been used for centuries in many parts of the world. It is known for its strength and flexibility, which are perfect qualities for making many different household items.
Originally introduced to Japan in the Nara period (710-794) by China, bamboo was new and unfamiliar. Initially, the Japanese people struggled to make use of it before ultimately finding a variety of uses for it.
Usage of Bamboo :
Bamboo is a type of wood that is not only sustainable, but also has a variety of uses. It can be used to create anything from furniture to clothing, to paper, and even food.
Bamboo can be also used as flooring, furniture, and as a building material because it is strong and durable. Some type of Bamboo wood are used to build furniture and other items like kitchen utensils office items and more.
Ecological facts about Bamboo
Bamboo can grow without fertilizers or pesticides.
It is naturally antibacterial and antifungal.
It can regrow to adult size to be harvested in 3-5 years.
It can grow in many types of environments (China, Africa, South America, USA).
It is biodegradable.
It produces 35% more oxygen compared to similar plants.
It naturally helps rebuild eroded soil.
It almost never needs to be replanted.
It is an extremely durable material.
It requires much less water than similar plants, therefore requiring no irrigation system.
As you can see, encouraging the use of bamboo objects instead of plastic is extremely beneficial for our environment and our future generations, not only does the use of this magical plant benefits to our planet in the long term, but it can be very useful in our daily life while being in harmony with our home space. The natural appearance of bamboo objects, adds a warm and cozy feeling to the environment, from kitchen utensils to wellness and relaxation items to office accessories, the number of applications of the bamboo has no limits, additionally, due to the fact that bamboo is a very durable material, any bamboo item will last a very long time and have no negative health effects, especially kitchen items.
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