Let's Celebrate Bamboo with 3 Amazing Facts
The world is celebrating bamboo! That's right—bamboo has come a long way from Asia and Africa to become a popular renewable resource for many purposes around the globe. The humble plant has been around for millions of years; it is estimated that there are over 1 billion species of bamboo across the globe today! So, let's get you up to speed on how this amazing plant can help you in your everyday life from the shirts you wear, the skincare you use, and the home you live in.
Bamboo Sustainability
Bamboo is a wonderful sustainable, bio-degradable, eco-friendly resource. It grows fast, doesn’t require much water or land to thrive, doesn't use pesticides or fertilizers, and requires little care. It can be harvested every three years and regrows within months after harvesting. This makes it an efficient way to create furniture, building materials, and other products without harming the environment.
Bamboo plywood is a sustainable alternative to plywood made from trees. It's stronger, too! In fact, bamboo plywood has been used in construction and furniture making for centuries.
Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo charcoal has many uses, from skincare products to air purification. It can also be used for cooking and barbecuing! The bamboo charcoal used in skincare products is made by burning young bamboo plants under controlled conditions. The resulting charcoal retains its natural antibacterial properties and is used to help fight acne, inflammation, and redness. Bamboo charcoal has been used for centuries both as a medicine and food additive for its impressive ability as a natural deodorizer to absorb odors and moisture.
Bamboo Clothing & Textiles
Bamboo has many uses in the clothing industry. It is an eco-friendly material that can be used to make all kinds of clothes, bedding, and other textiles that are soft and comfortable to wear because bamboo is a natural material like cotton and wool.
Bamboo t-shirts are extremely comfortable, soft, and lightweight, but they also keep you cool because of the natural properties of bamboo fibers. They are exceptionally durable and last a long time without fading or losing their color. Bamboo textiles of all kinds are hypoallergenic so people with sensitive skin can use them without having any allergic reactions.
So, there you have it: three amazing facts about and uses for Bamboo. And the list doesn't stop there, so ff you haven't tried it yet, you should give it a shot, you won't regret it.
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