Bamboo is a grass that is better than any wood. It is the fastest growing plant in the world – it can grow up to 60cms or 24inches in a single day. That makes it a renewable resource. It doesn’t need planting because it has an extensive root system that continually develops new roots. It has the fastest growing canopy for re-greening degraded areas and it generates more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Bamboo contains an anti-bacterial ‘kun’ substance that is inherently resistant to pests and pathogens so bamboo can easily be cultivated organically. Bamboo is also incredibly water resistant and strong. In short, bamboo is one of the key resources at our disposal in fighting the green fight against impending environmental destruction. Bamboo can be used as food and medicine, it can be used to construct furniture and it can be processed into a fabric. A good way to start ‘greening’ your life with bamboo products is the Totally Bamboo Congo Parquet End Grain Cutting Board.

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