Bamboo's Growing Popularity
I typed the title without realizing the pun initially, so sorry for those who groaned when they read that. I have seen repeatedly that many companies are using bamboo in an effort to be more eco-friendly. This recent article that I read talked about a company called Incase that has created an iPhone case made out of bamboo pulp.
The article gave a few reasons for the use of bamboo. The first is the rapid growth. Rapid growth tends to be more "green" because it means that there is not a need for large plots of land to have a constant supply of bamboo. (The rapid growth also means that it can be cheaper and therefore more likely for people to purchase it.) It grows so fast that it can gain 40 inches in one day! According to the lovely Wikipedia, bamboo can reach maturity in a matter of three years.
The second reason for the use of bamboo is it is a hardy plant. It does not require much TLC from people. It does not need chemicals to grow successfully and even better still: it does not require a lot of water.
The third reason for using bamboo is that it is biodegradable. It is naturally degraded by molds and fungus. Using bamboo products means that what you purchase will not outlive you.
