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Bamboo’s Worldwide Impact

The Four Treasures of China: Bamboo’s Influence

by Stacey Irwin on November 11, 2009 · 2 comments

in All About Bamboo,Bamboo Trends,Bamboo's Worldwide Impact

So invaluable was the invention of paper and brush (pen) that they were considered two of the Four Treasures of China (along with ink and inkstone).  Previous to these inventions, man recorded their history and thoughts with chiseled cave drawings or knots tied into silk ropes.  So precious was this knowledge that the Chinese guarded [...]

Tagged as: bamboo, culture, trends

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Bamboo Farming – A Cash Crop for The U.S.?

by Tom Pane on November 6, 2009 · 6 comments

in Bamboo & Sustainability,Bamboo & The Environment,Bamboo's Worldwide Impact

“King Cotton” – For generations that slogan personified the Southeastern United States reliance on cotton as the predominant cash producing crop. Well, the “King is Dead; Long Live the King” – Bamboo. Actually, before the coronation, a few things need to be put into place to ensure bamboo’s ascendancy to cotton’s throne. Rest assured, King [...]

Tagged as: bamboo, demographics, eco-friendly, environment, sustainable, USA

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