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What’s so great about the stuff? That’s exactly what Core77 asked. They uncover some interesting facts about the stuff like when bamboo is harvested, it isn’t cut down, it’s harvested from higher up so the plant can recover and keep growing. And it creates 35% more oxygen than a patch of trees the same size.

With all sorts of applications ranging from flooring to bamboo chopping boards, bamboo sheets to apparel, it’s no wonder it’s become a huge green trend. Find out more with Bamboo, Part I: How do they make it into boards? and Bamboo, Part II: What’s so good about the stuff?