Friday, January 18, 2008

The Bamboo Store

Inspired by our passion for bamboo and fired by a zeal to promote this miracle grass, we have opened The Bamboo Store. Located at N-11, Rear Lane N-block Market, Greater Kailash Part I , New Delhi, The Bamboo Store is a small store with big dreams - to make bamboo a truly viable alternative to wood and plastics. We are trying to showcase the myriad uses of bamboo and are stocking up on bamboo crafts such as basketry and home accessories, bamboo shoots ( healthy and nutritious treats), and a host of industrial bamboo products such as flooring, charcoal, blinds, etc. We even have books on bamboo in Hindi , English and several Indian languages. The idea is to present real ways to be more eco-friendly - not just hot air but actual action on the ground. Bamboo is a truly renewable resource, with most species maturing in 3-5 years as compared to 12-20 years for most tree species. Bamboo also serves as Nature's Band-Aid - its extensive root systems bind soil and prevents soil erosion, it grows rapidly and helps in restoring green cover and clearing air pollution. Many species of bamboo are comparable to wood and steel in strength and can be used as alternatives in construction ( homes, bridges, etc.) and for furniture. Bamboo is often called wonder lumber because it does not need intensive pre-processing - it can be used as is, its hollow, cylindrical form lending it great adaptability. Come, get lost in the wonder world of bamboo at The Bamboo Store.

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