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Why bamboo makes amazing tableware!

If you want to get to the roots of what makes our tableware so special, then you might be interested to find out more about bamboo! From the jungle to your table, here are some fun facts about this natural wonder;

• Bamboo is actually a grass
• Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on the planet. One species of bamboo has been found to grow up to 91cm per day. Because of this, bamboo can reach full maturity very quickly, and enable farmers to yield more from the same plot. This means that bamboo is a sustainable alternative to more traditional wood from trees
• Bamboo is cut instead of being uprooted, meaning it's good for the soil
• Bamboo requires only rain water to grow, making it an environmentally friendly crop
• Bamboo is able to thrive naturally without the use of pesticides, fertilisers and other harmful chemicals, all of which can damage important eco-systems
• Because of its antimicrobial properties, bamboo is anti-fungal and makes bamboo fibre odour resistant
• Bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than its hardwood tree equivalent, making it a great component in the fight against global warming
• Bamboo has a tensile strength greater than steel