SDG’s

Bamboo shoots are nutritious and popular in Europe. In terms of revenue, bamboo shoots have been a large segment of bamboo products for decades. Bamboo shoots are full of fibres and are also used for production of baking flour, pasta and animal feed. Since bamboo can thrive on degraded land, bamboo cultivation does not compromise land that can be used for other food crops.

At BambooLogic, we believe that bamboo farms can help revive the E.U. agricultural sector and help build a green industry. From basic transformation to high-tech products for the pharma and energy sector, bamboo is one of the most versatile biogenic materials. With tens of thousands of applications in almost all sectors, bamboo is a true catalyser for economic development and job creation. In depleted rural regions bamboo farming brings back young people and revives local development.

BambooLogic pursues a business model that focuses on circularity, nature-inclusivity, and innovation. In addition to the known basic applications of bamboo, the fibres and wood are ideal alternatives to (tropical) hardwood and high-tech composite materials. The shoots, which contain high amounts of silica, are also coveted by different chemical and beauty & health care industries. At BambooLogic we cooperate with universities, research centres, and innovative companies to develop products based on the varieties of bamboo and growing dimensions in Europe.

In many places in Asia, bamboo is already accepted as a sustainable material for urban development. China has recognised bamboo as a strategic commodity for green economic development. From construction posts to sewer pipes, scaffolding, and composite materials, bamboo is used in many ways to make urban communities more sustainable. It fits perfectly in a circular economy model. Bamboo as a plant in and around cities is also a good idea to absorb more carbon and produce more oxygen than traditional crops or trees. Bamboo is year-round green and gives shade. It also retains water in the soil and is ideal for soil sanitation.

Bamboo is a particularly efficient crop. This zero-waste crop only needs to be planted once and does not consume copious amounts of water. After several years, bamboo develops its own water management system and retains the water in the soil — an important element in its capacity for soil regeneration. At BambooLogic, we try to keep our energy consumption as low as possible throughout the entire process by using solar panel installations and minimising our transport footprint. Irrigation systems are gravity based and use nearly no power.

Bamboo is the fastest growing grass. It has leaves all year round, which makes bamboo a champion in carbon sequestration — absorbing a lot more carbon dioxide than traditional trees, and producing substantially more oxygen. Managed bamboo forests are far more efficient in terms of carbon storage. Bamboo proves to be a true carbon sink with the capacity to store up to 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per m³ of dense engineered bamboo wood. When bamboo is cultivated in Europe for the European market, heavy CO2 transports from Asia, Africa or South America are avoided.

Bamboo grows perfectly on eroded or degraded land. The root system helps to gradually make the soil fertile again. After some time, a bamboo field creates its own ecosystem and water management system, ideal to attract a variety of animals and insects. We do not consider well-managed bamboo fields to be invasive because bamboo rarely produces seeds and the “running” roots can be controlled easily. Bamboo also thrives very well amongst other crops. It is a pesticide- and herbicide-free crop and in a managed bamboo forest no tillage is applied. The year-round leaf fall creates a thick humus layer and enriches the soil.

BambooLogic firmly believes that a sustainable bamboo industry in Europe can revive the agricultural sector. Bamboo in Europe is a logical choice because Europe is currently the largest export market for bamboo products. However, there is a lot of work to be done to convince people, companies, and governments of the added value of bamboo for Europe. Only with cross-border and multi-sector cooperation and the necessary financial support can bamboo become a new agricultural segment in Europe. At BambooLogic, we invest a lot in joint ventures, research collaborations and communication. We are a long-term partner of the European Bamboo Expo.