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Why Bamboo?
STRENGTH
Bamboo is naturally designed for strength
Bamboo can withstand more stress through it’s entire length because it has no rays or knots
Higher tensile strength than many alloys of steel
Higher compressive strength than many mixtures of concrete
Higher strength-to-weight ratio than graphite
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Some of the top 20 species of bamboo grow in 3rd world and underdeveloped countries
Planting and harvesting of bamboo will create 1000's of jobs while improving the environment
Termites are not a threat because they cannot digest the high silica fibers
Maybe a future professional baseball player will have a job harvesting or manufacturing laminate bamboo that is turned into bamboo baseball bats
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
Some of the top 20 species of bamboo grow in 3rd world and underdeveloped countries
Planting and harvesting of bamboo will create 1000's of jobs while improving the environment
Termites are not a threat because they cannot digest the high silica fibers
Maybe a future professional baseball player will have a job harvesting or manufacturing laminate bamboo that is turned into bamboo baseball bats
GREEN
Bamboo is clocked as the fastest growing plant on Earth. Some species have been measured to grow over 4 feet in 24 hours
A pole of bamboo can regenerate to its full mass in just six months!
Bamboo can be continuously re-harvested every 3 years, without causing damage to the plant system and surrounding environment
During the time it takes to regenerate, the bamboo plant’s root system stays intact so erosion is prevented
Continuous harvesting of this woody grass every 3-7 years, actually improves the overall health of the plant
It is believed that if bamboo were planted on a mass basis it could completely reverse the effects of global warming in just 6 years, while providing a renewable source of food, building material, and erosion prevention
LUCKY
The Chinese have believed for over 4000 years that bamboo is lucky
It is used as a cure in Fung Shui because it is fast growing, sturdy and thrives in a variety of conditions
Bamboo symbolizes wood, which brings the energy of vitality strength and growth
LUCKY
The Chinese have believed for over 4000 years that bamboo is lucky
It is used as a cure in Fung Shui because it is fast growing, sturdy and thrives in a variety of conditions
Bamboo symbolizes wood, which brings the energy of vitality strength and growth