Bamboo -- shaping a circular industry ecosystem

Construction in the early 21st century consumes half the world`s resources. Is estimated, according to Encyclopedia Britannica, for: 16% of the planet total freshwater resources; 30-40% of all energy supplies; 50% by weight of all raw materials taken from the earth`s surface. Of the waste in landfills, 40-50% is building materials and construction accounts for 20-30% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Bamboo is a vast development natural resource that provides climate-smart mitigation and adaptation solutions. The plant`s potential for green economy development in Europe is enormous. Depending on the species can be harvested in 1 to 5 years, hardwoods like oak take at least 40 years to mature before they can be harvested. Bamboo is an extraordinary sequester of CO2 and releases 35% more O2 into the atmosphere than an equivalent stand of hardwood trees. If you use bamboo for long term structural projects like housing than you are fixing that CO2 for decades to come.