Why bamboo is better for the environment

There's a lot of buzz about bamboo products right now. The reason? They're better for the environment than other materials, as they are more sustainable and better for the planet.

Bamboo culms are the main stems or stalks of a bamboo plant. They are very strong, flexible, and lightweight. This makes them useful for many things, like construction, furniture, utensils, and crafts.

Reusable bamboo products are sustainable and eco-friendly. This is good news for consumers who want to make smart, green choices in their lives.

Key takeaways

• Bamboo is fast-growing, sustainable, and requires minimal resources.
• It’s biodegradable, breaking down naturally without harming the planet.
• Alternatives, like toothbrushes and straws, reduce plastic waste.
• Bamboo brushes are eco-friendly and promote healthier hair and skin.
• Choosing bamboo supports a sustainable, low-impact lifestyle.

Why it's a sustainable choice

Bamboo is a fastest growing plant and can grow up to a foot a day. It requires little water, making it an ideal plant for drought prone areas. Because of its rapid growth and high quality, farmers can harvest it every 3-5 years without compromising its sustainability.

This resource doesn't need replanting post-harvest. New shoots will emerge from the roots of older plants within months of cutting them down. This makes bamboo the fastest growing plant in the world!

Because of its fast expansion, this material offers a greener substitute for both wood and plastic. Growing fast means it doesn’t demand as many resources, land use and time as other wood producing trees/plants.

Naturally biodegradable material

Bamboo is a grass, and like all grasses, it's biodegradable. That means that when you throw away your bamboo products they will naturally break down over time. This is great news for the environment because it means that there will be less waste in landfills.

These kind of products are better for the environment than many other wood products. They do not need chemical treatment. They also do not require landfill disposal when they are no longer useful.

Top bamboo products

Choosing alternative products instead of regular plastic items is a great way to reduce your plastic use. Here’s our breakdown of the best products to get you started.

Straws and cutlery

Plastic straws and coffee cups made from plastic are one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution. So, by using a bamboo straws instead of plastic, you can significantly reduce your waste contribution.

A straw is biodegradable, when made from 100% bamboo. You can safely use it for both hot and cold drinks, but do not microwave it. Wash is with warm soapy water.

If you enjoy eating out or bringing food to work, a bamboo cutlery set can help reduce the plastic waste. Many restaurants now provide plastic free cutlery for takeout instead of plastic. So, even if you forget your set, you can still help the planet. 

Toothbrushes

Choosing a bamboo toothbrush over plastic toothbrushes could save thousands of plastics ending up in landfill.

For hygiene reasons, dentists advise changing your toothbrush bi-monthly. That’s six toothbrushes each year per person contributing to landfill. This means 165 million toothbrushes end up in landfills each year.

By using bamboo toothbrushes you can significantly reduce waste and help the environment. Bamboo can grow to its full height in just 3-4 months. In contrast, a tree takes over 30 years to grow for wood.

Other brushes

Using a bamboo hair brush isn’t only better for the environment, it’s better for your hair too. Plastic hairbrushes create a static charge which can increase fizziness and fly always. The neutral charge of a this hairbrush makes hair smooth and sleek after brushing. This reduces the need for smoothing serums.

Using this type of hairbrush regularly helps spread the natural oils from the scalp through the hair. This makes your hair healthier and shinier. 

Body bamboo body brush is also better than their plastic counterparts too. You can use a bamboo body brush to help blood circulation and lymph flow. It can also reduce bloating, fluid retention, and sometimes cellulite. When using a body brush, run the brittles over the skin while in the shower, using circular motions.

Final thoughts

Bamboo is an amazing resource, used to create a wide range of products. It grows quickly, is sustainable and biodegradable. This plastic free alternative is great for landfills and marine life.