Sustainable Bamboo

Ecological Benefits of Bamboo

Along with bamboo being the most stylish alternative to traditional materials, the decision to purchase bamboo products is an ecologically responsible choice. It is the most environmentally sound plant, used for production of various products, in the world.

Bamboo is a grass and not a product derived from forestry. It has a short growth cycle of approximately five years, depending on the variety. As a result, bamboo is considered a highly renewable and sustainable product that saves our ever-dwindling hardwood forest.

Bamboo stalks can grow to be as high as 50 feet and several inches thick. Due to the inter-connected root system, bamboo groves fully regenerate at a faster rate than timber. Such a process promotes the extension of bamboo roots and the growth of new canes. This characteristic differentiates bamboo from timber in development and utilization projects in that it benefits the ecological balance and preserves forest reserves. Replanting is not needed and the forest continues to flourish.

Bamboo can be harvested and replenished with virtually no impact to the environment, as well as grown in soil damaged by overgrazing or poor agricultural techniques. Unlike most trees, improper harvesting does not kill the bamboo plant, which allows for the topsoil to stay in place. Additionally, because of its dense litter on the forest floor, it actually feeds the topsoil over time. This plant's rapid growth produces a yield 25 times higher than that of timber and, with selective annual harvesting, has the capability of complete regeneration without a need to replant. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth, growing over 30% faster than the fastest growing tree.

JMX Bamboo is GreenSpec listed. LEED Credits are MR Credit 6 - Rapidly Renewable Materials. Our formaldehyde emissions are less than .5%, surpassing E1 standards.

JMX is a member of the USGBC.