Ram Tumuluri – Bamboo is a great sustainable material investment

Ram Tumuluri “Bamboo Forestry is a fantastic sustainable investment and it is well on it’s way to becoming a major renewable and sustainable material for a range of growing industries as we seek out alternatives for building materials, plastic and other non-eco-friendly material. If you do your research and find a company with a known track record for success and a history of delivering sustainable projects, Bamboo is a solid bet for sustainable material investments in 2020″

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Ram Tumuluri – “Bamboo is a solid bet for sustainable material investments in 2020”

Bamboo and the environment

Not only is bamboo a renewable natural resource, but the green cover helps the planet reduce carbon levels in the atmosphere. This is especially important in the era of global warming. With the rapid development of the global economy and constant increase in population, the overall demand for wood and wood-based composites is rising, while the available wood supply will decrease due to the global biomass demands for the green energy generation. Consequently, the search for alternative raw materials in place of wood has come into focus. Bamboo is one of the oldest building materials used by mankind in tropical and subtropical regions and now it’s growing in popularity across the developed world.

Read this article on the top 10 reasons why Bamboo can save the planet

Characteristics of Bamboo

Bamboo has a high elasticity and is, therefore, suitable as a building material for earthquake-prone regions in particular. In order to make this wood durable various surface treatments are required. The nutrients are removed from the dried plant in order to make it less vulnerable to mould or insects. Once installed, it can attain a life span of 50 to 80 years. Another important aspect in favour of bamboo is its sustainability. On account of its rapid growth, the material can be ready for construction within five to seven years. 

Bamboo is a front runner to replace single-use plastic

As we all know, the fight to replace single-use plastic is on across the world and Bamboo is a frontrunner in the race. With recent common trends tagging Bamboo as “Green Gold”, investors are snapping up the opportunity for a slice of companies who are using this renewable material in various product lines. Bamboo grows like a weed and in the right conditions can grow up to 4 inches per day. It’s extremely hardy and can grow in a range of conditions and diverse environments making it an excellent farmable material.

Here are a few examples of products that are now being produced in Bamboo.

Toothbrush

Straws

Plates

Rolling Pins

Clothing

Find more Bamboo products and news at Eco Bravo

Why Invest in Bamboo

Bamboo is a strong and fast-growing material that has been used for thousands of years because of its versatility and sustainability. The global bamboo market size was valued at $68.8 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 5% from 2019 to 2025.

Bamboo provides an alternative source of revenue to communities that were once dependent on timber wood forestry. Moreover, this shift of economic activity preserves existing timber wood forests and natural habitats because communities do not have to rely on deforestation to gather resources and income. Because of its fast pace of growth, it also has cost advantages.  

This article was produced in partnership with Ram Tumuluri, a Business investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Follow and connect with Ram Tumuluri here.