1. Bamboo is a grass
2. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. One species has been recorded to grow 90cm per day!
3. There are around 1500 different species of bamboo
4. Bamboos scientific name is: Bambuseae
5. Bamboo has incredible tensile strength: 28,000 PSI compared to steel which has only 24,000 PSI
6. Bamboo releases 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere than other plants and absorbs more carbon dioxide, meaning it significantly helps to produce ‘clean air’
7. Bamboo is a renewable resource – once it has been harvested it will continue to grow from the existing root
8. Bamboo requires no chemicals or pesticides to grow – its own fallen leaves fertilise the soil and provide all the nutrients it needs
9. Bamboo is used for a wide range of products including: clothing, flooring, furniture, utensils, paper, skateboards and even bike frames
