E-commerce brand Prosumer’s Choice brand releases new Bamboo 3 Rack Tablet and Smartphone Charging Station for device organization as well as power management. The multi-device charging station is universally compatible with popular Smartphones and Tablets and works with power strips or US…
India to soon have Bamboo policy | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Stressing on the need of agricultural diversification towards energy like manufacturing of ethanol, he said the government is likely to bring a policy to promote bamboo cultivation which could be used to harness bio-fuel. Addressing a Summit on Crop Care & Doubling Farmers’ Income: Myt…
Inle Heritage in Myanmar leverages Bamboo as a building material to reimagine school architecture
The Inle Region is located on the western edge of the Shan plateau in eastern Myanmar. It stretches from the mountain tea plantations around Pindaya to Samkar at the southern end of the lake; the gateway to Kayah State. On a four-acre plot of land in Chaung Sauk village, surrounded by the Shan hi…
Hilton London Bankside launch first fleet of beautiful, robust, easy to ride and environmentally friendly Bamboo Bicycles
Hilton London Bankside have introduced its very own fleet of bicycles for guest use, with a twist. In a new partnership with local business, Bamboo Bicycle Club, the hotel now offers guests use of 6 custom-built unique bamboo bicycles, built from scratch by hotel staff – under the expert guidance…
Bamboo Bridge in Indonesia Demonstrates Sustainable Alternatives for Infrastructure
Connecting the Pasar Gede market and colonial Dutch Vastenburg Fort, the 18-meter bamboo structure offers a revitalization of river life in the historic Indonesian city. Spanning across the Kali Pepe river, residents of Java can traverse the pedestrian bridge on its track that varies in width fro…
Kenya Forest Service partners private firm to drive industrial bamboo production
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has partnered with a private company to start production and processing of bamboo in three counties. The KFS is working with GreenPot Industries to grow and process bamboo reeds in Tharaka-Nithi, Nyandarua and Narok counties. Speaking at Chuka Forest Station on Wedn…
From forests to floors: ESES is wowing the world with Assam bamboo wood
While taking a tour of the hills and valleys of Assam, one cannot help but be mesmerized by the expansive bamboo forests quietly stretching across miles and holding within itself a promise that has the power to restructure the state’s economy. Every household in Assam villages grows bamboo for ho…
Car Maker Ford trials using bamboo as a construction material in vehicle interiors
It may sound a bit wacky but on May 11, 2017 car maker Ford announced it is to experiment with using bamboo in vehicle interiors. It’s not the first time Ford has taken a look at unconventional materials in its cars. It also sized up the potential of jumper off cuts, the husk of the […]
Bangladesh’s capital city becomes home to the world’s first cell tower constructed entirely out of bamboo
Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka became home to the world’s first telecom tower constructed entirely out of bamboo. Indeed, a great testimony to the huge potential of Bamboo and how this wonder grass can simultaneously tackle two of the most pressing concerns: infrastructure investment…
Bamboo rice has rich nutrients like carbohydrate, fiber and protein. Is it the Next Health Fad?
Bamboo rice may not be very popular in the India, but considering its origination and benefits, looks like it may soon become a staple across the country and add to the list of other varieties of rice and be a health fad soon. Bamboo rice is special rice that is grown out of a dying […]