Submitted by Bob Schotman (not verified) on 3 April, 2008 - 14:54.
On the surface, bamboo sounds 'green' ...a rapidly growing grass that can be transformed into attractive, strong and in many cases recyclable products.
A large percentage of bamboo originates in China, and many of the products (particularly flooring) require significant, complex and energy heavy processing, as well a long distance transportation. In addition, the agricultural processes involved in growing and harvesting this bamboo are not well known. Are native forests/ecosystems being destroyed to plant more bamboo?.
On the surface, bamboo sounds
On the surface, bamboo sounds 'green' ...a rapidly growing grass that can be transformed into attractive, strong and in many cases recyclable products.
A large percentage of bamboo originates in China, and many of the products (particularly flooring) require significant, complex and energy heavy processing, as well a long distance transportation. In addition, the agricultural processes involved in growing and harvesting this bamboo are not well known. Are native forests/ecosystems being destroyed to plant more bamboo?.