Every year, September 18 is observed as the World Bamboo Day by the World Bamboo Organisation, in order to generate awareness about conserving and promoting the bamboo. Bamboo – one of the fastest growing renewable natural resource is today widely acclaimed as the super material of the 21st…
“Bamboo will catch on like wildfire – it’s just a question of when” | Hong Kong Bamboo Architect Martin Tam
Martin Tam is a practising architect with a strong architectonic bias and specialises on micro-climatology via the planting of bamboo, innovative use of bamboo materials and products for buildings, and for indoor air quality improvement. In an interaction with INBAR he says this giant grass is th…
Uravu Green Office: a crowd-puller at the 15th edition of Kerala Bamboo Festival
Wayanad-based bamboo products making unit, URAVU, has come out with a ‘Green Office’ concept at the ‘Kerala Bamboo Fest’ held in Kochi from December 7 to 11, 2018. All the equipment required for setting up an office are made of bamboo and they are attracting crowds. “The equipment list includes p…
Bamboo for Sustainable Development: enthusiasts & experts express positive vibes at Advantage Assam Global Summit
Delegates and bamboo artisans and entrepreneurs participating in the Day 2 Sectoral Bamboo Session at ADVANTAGE ASSAM Global Investors’ Summit had a heyday, as the bamboo enthusiasts, pioneers and industry experts shared their insights. Bamboo – one of the fastest growing renewable natural …
Bamboo not a ‘tree’ any more: President of India clears ordinance amending Forest Act
President of India Ram Nath Kovind cleared an ordinance (on November 23, 2017) amending the Indian Forest Act, 1927. The ordinance omits bamboo grown in non-forest areas from the definition of trees, thereby exempting it from requiring permits for felling or transportation. Before the ordinance w…
Cali Bamboo® introduces Cali Vinyl Pro Flooring – 100% waterproof flooring that installs faster and requires zero acclimatisation
Green building industry leader, Cali Bamboo® has introduced a new collection to their Cali Vinyl line — Cali Vinyl Pro, made with improved professional-grade strength at a customer-friendly price. The collection is geared for commercial projects that demand steadfast, 100% waterproof durabi…
Bamboo Homes for flood affected Areas | An Affordable and Sustainable solution
Floods in many parts of India is an annual natural calamity which often results in millions losing not only their worldly possessions but also their homes when the water level rises. Green Gold Bamboo is happy to publish an idea sent across by a young Student of Class XII – Reeha Das from S…
Northeast India to focus on bamboo industry: Dr Jitendra Singh
Government of India Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that with the assistance of Centre, Northeast will focus on bamboo industry in a big …