World Bamboo Day: Reasons to choose bamboo in home decor
September 18 is celebrated as World Bamboo Day to spread awareness about this extremely useful and fast-growing plant. This day was invented by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO) to foster the world's focus on protecting natural resources and promoting more cultivation of bamboo. Seizing the moment, let us discuss five reasons why one should include bamboo in your home decor.
Bamboo is sturdy, has good average compressive strength
Bamboo is quite sturdy. Experts believe that most bamboo species feature an average natural durability of about two years! And if you compare its average compressive strength to that of concrete, you will be surprised to know that the former's strength is 14,000 pounds per square inch, whereas the latter is 2,500 pounds per square inch. This imparts significant strength to bamboo decor items.
It makes for a sustainable decor
Bamboo is an incredible green material as farmers don't have to put much time and effort into growing it. It surpasses wood in sustainability since it regrows within three years, whereas trees take generations to mature. Since bamboo regenerates from its roots, there's hardly any need to replant it again and again. Furthermore, it is biodegradable, produces minimal waste, and is highly versatile.
Furniture made with bamboo requires less coating
You may coat bamboo furniture depending on your color preferences and to ensure they can withstand sun and moisture. However, you won't have to coat them too much like wooden items. Also, if your home boasts of a rustic theme, bamboo's natural color will offer just the right kick it needs without additional polishing or coloring.
Bamboo is super versatile
The uses of bamboo are several. While wood is mostly used to make furniture, bamboo can be used to make fencing, benches, utensils, trays, water pipes, baskets, planters, musical instruments, wall hangings, lights, and so much more. Not just that, people are also using bamboo for flooring in their abodes owing to its durability. It offers a natural appeal to your home.
Bamboo at home can lower carbon emissions
Another important reason why you should use bamboo products at home is that it is great for the indoor environment. It is said to lower carbon emissions at home. Additionally, bamboo plants thrive in warm climates and require very little water. They also absorb carbon dioxide and soil organic carbon. According to Outlook Planet, one hectare of bamboo absorbs about 17 tonnes of carbon!
