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As global warming is a major issue, people all over the world study, develop and promote eco friendly ways to reverse the destructive effects of global pollution mainly caused by products that we use every day.

Bamboo is a type of grass where there are about 1,450 species and can grow on places like cold mountains and hot tropical regions. But mostly, Bamboos grow in abundantly in South East Asian regions. Due to that reason, it has developed a cultural significance on those places where Bamboo is part of their everyday living. They use it to build their house, make furniture, artworks, kitchen utensils, and musical instruments. They even use bamboo shoots as ingredients for their food.

Innovative Bamboo Uses
Bamboo can be use to produce paper from pulp which can save lot of trees. Another use of Bamboo is as building material for alternative energy installations like waterwheels for hydropower and blades for wind turbines.

Bamboo is not limited for building purposes only. Bamboo can be made into charcoal which can be used as air fresheners and odor absorber. It is usually placed inside contained areas like the refrigerator, closets and cabinets. In addition to odor-absorption, bamboo charcoal also acts a dehumidifier.

Bamboos also have medicinal purposes and are known for their anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. When heated, bamboo charcoal can be made into medicinal vinegar, commonly used in places like Japan, to treat minor skin conditions like eczema. Bamboos

Furthermore, Bamboo has become a popular choice for its durable, air permeable and soft fabrics; and is used in making bed linens, underwear, baby diapers, blankets, bags, hats, and other apparels. Shops like Bamboo and Tikis and Bamboo Styles LLC offer all kinds of bamboo products that people can buy anytime. Motorcycle helmets can also be made from Bamboo. Bamboo helmet is more stylish and very eco-friendly compared to plastic helmet.

Why Bamboo?

Bamboo products are environmentally-friendly and that is enough reason why we should use it. Let me summarize why Bamboo is eco-friendly:

• It does not need any fertilizers or pesticides to grow successfully.
• It releases 35% more air than trees thus, refreshing the oxygen we breathe
• It grows fast measuring to 3-6 inches per day. In every 3-5 years, you can harvest the plant and since it is self-replenishing, you can harvest from it again and again.
• Its root helps prevent soil erosion and keeps twice as much water in the watershed.