Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Bamboo

You already know what bamboo is. However, are you aware of the countless ways it’s been used, both during the present day and in the past? Here’s a quick rundown of some little known bamboo facts.

One Billion People Live in Bamboo Houses

Bamboo is commonly associated with the Far East, but it actually grows on every continent except Antarctica. People have been using it to make their homes for centuries, and that number currently rests at around one billion – or close to 15% of the Earth’s population.

Bamboo can easily be used to make walls, pillars, rafters, ceilings, and roofs, and processing it requires only one eighth the energy needed for concrete, one third that consumed for wood, and one fiftieth of that associated with steel.

It’s Been at the Forefront of Innovation

You might not have known how many people use bamboo to construct their domiciles, but building houses does at least seem like something which this material would be used for. You might be more surprised to find out that it’s been present at some of humanity’s most important technological breakthroughs.

Ever used a lightbulb? The first successful model made by Thomas Edison used a filament which was made from bamboo. It was even used by Alexander Graham Bell to make the first phonographic needle.

It Makes the Most Awesome Bags

At Cotton Bag Co, we’re – naturally enough – pretty into cotton bags. However, bamboo is just one of the great alternative materials which we have on offer. It might not immediately jump out as a bagging material, but, both soft and strong, it’s actually perfect for the job.

Our basic overprinted bamboo bags come with natural bamboo handles, and measure 380 x 430mm, with the option to print up to ten colours. Or, for something tailored exactly to your needs, our bespoke bamboo bags come in a variety of styles with a number of different handle types, and can be made in any size which you desire.

Now that you’re properly caught up concerning this outstanding material, don’t hesitate to contact one of the team at Cotton Bag Co to enquire about our increasingly popular bamboo bags.