The World Wakes up to Bamboo

This is a story that has appeared on the CNN website - I think it is exciting that bamboo's potential is being widely recognised. We at the Bamboo Store have been working to do just this - show bamboo as a solution to the environmental and poverty issues in today's world.
The story is titled

Can bamboo tackle environmental and poverty concerns?
Story Highlights
-Bamboo could be source to lift thousands out of poverty in south east Asia
-Potential of industrial use of fast-growing plant lies in greater export market
-Bamboo must overcome image problem, say advocates

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