THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS BY AN UNNAMED USA RESIDENT. Bamboo is an amazingly versatile plant with many uses. Plants are found all over the world and are highly resistant to heat, drought, UV light, insects, pollution, and more. They are also durable and can withstand some of the world’s harshest climates. Bamboo is often used to make paper, food, clothes, and even building materials. Bamboo can be used to build homes in some areas where other materials are scarce. The plants are also extremely safe for construction because they contain no carbon. The plants can also be used to make clothes, fu ..read more

introduction to Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Welcome to the world of Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr, a stunning and versatile bamboo variety that is sure to capture your attention and transform your landscape. In this blog, we will explore the various facets of this remarkable plant, from its care and maintenance to its use in landscaping, privacy screens, container gardening, indoor growing, crafts, and sustainable construction. Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr, also known as Alphonse Karr bamboo, is a clumping bamboo species that originates from Asia. It is highly sought after for its st ..read more

One of the reasons Bamboo Van Diemen began operations was the realisation that Bamboo, unlike timber, is a completely sustainable/renewable resource. However, it wasn’t evident to me then, that the round, hollow culms of Bamboo, could replace traditional building methods that rely on square/rectangular faced material. The following article may help you the reader, understand how naive I was: As a building material, Bamboo has high compressive strength and low weight and has been one of the most used building materials as support for concrete, especially in those locations where it is found i ..read more

Bamboo home décor has become increasingly popular over the past few years as an affordable, eye-catching conversation piece. With so many shapes, styles, and sizes to choose from small knick-knacks to king-sized bed frames, bamboo has seemingly turned the retail industry upside-down while simultaneously saving the planet. Bamboo is Right Around the Corner Bamboo is now a household alternative to eco-friendly building raw materials Step into your backyard and sample some of your local mom-and-pop shops. Perhaps stroll through your nearby market next weekend and browse their hand-crafted work ..read more

Many cultures around the world have used bamboo for eons. Today there is a boom in innovative bamboo products and applications as a sustainable alternative to wood. When we at Bamboo Van Diemen became aware of this phenomenon, we researched the heck out of this amazing plant. The mind boggling findings left us with little doubt that our future path would be bordered by Bamboo. The only mystery we determined, was why it took the western world so long to discover ‘the miracle plant’ .  Read on and discover some of the most fantastic bamboo products you probably didn’t even know existed! Wha ..read more

Bamboo, a sustainable building material, has long been used to construct traditional houses in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and various other parts of the world. In the age of modern building materials such as brick, concrete, and steel, bamboo is gaining more attention as a preferred material for house construction due to its unique properties such as durability, superior earthquake resistance, and higher strength. A house made of bamboo is a perfect idea to create a cozy and eco-friendly home. The exterior design of bamboo houses Bamboo insulates well against heat and creates an ..read more

The bamboo plant is possibly one of the most widely used agricultural resources globally. This may be because it is easy to grow and has high industrial value. In most industrial processes, replacing trees or plastic with bamboo is more environmentally friendly. what makes a bamboo product sustainable? Is it just that the raw material is renewable, or is the product’s environmental impact also a determining factor? If we compare bamboo to plastic, we can say without a doubt that bamboo is better for the environment. Unlike plastic products that never decompose, bamboo products break down into ..read more

Bamboo is often connected with the Far East and Asian countries, from which many in the West feel much removed . While it holds that much of the globe’s Bamboo grows in Asia, it is also real that Bamboo is a highly renewable source that many do not necessarily recognize as such. What is a renewable resource? To determine if Bamboo is renewable energy, the first step is to define the term – this one originates from Investopedia. A renewable resource is defined as “a material of economic value that can be replaced or replenished in the same or less time than it takes to mine the supply. Some re ..read more

Your new job? Since all our lives changed nearly two years ago and especially through 2021, it seemed there was a great wedge driven between the 2.4million small businesses in Australia. On the one hand, businesses in the Hospitality and Tourism sectors for instance, were devastated by lockdowns and restrictions on their ability to trade. Then we have sectors like Home Improvement and Plant Nurseries that were running out of stock. This almost unprecedented phenomenon due to those who could afford it, utilising their newfound home duties to upgrade or beautify their domiciles. Bamboo Van Dieme ..read more

I Have Shared This Article Before But Thought It Timely With COP26 Having Just Wound Up: Today, almost everyone is aware that we are depleting the natural resources of our one home at a rate that is much beyond sustainable development. To some extent, we have grown weary of the alarming warnings and cautions about our wastefulness. The media is constantly talking about overpopulation, global warming, and deforestation, topics that either tire or challenge us to make the necessary changes to our lives. There is a development that gives us optimism about the prospect of positive change ..read more