Bamboo is actually a type of grass, and like grass, it is a very rapidly renewable resource. Once processed, it can be used in a wide variety of applications. It is harder than maple and has the same tensile strength as steel, yet it can be spun and woven into silky soft textiles. As we become more aware of our strong and lasting impact on the environment, it is important to make choices that minimize this impact, and preserve our resources for generations to come.
Not only is bamboo a renewable resource, but its cultivation is actually beneficial to the environment. The vast root system of a bamboo forest prevents erosion and regulates the absorption of rainwater, reducing both runoff, and the danger of flash flooding. Bamboo cultivation is also beneficial to air quality. Compared to an equivalent stand of trees, bamboo takes in 5 times as much CO2, and generates 35% more oxygen. It is arguably the most renewable resource in the world.
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