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  • With bamboo-based products on the rise, we wanted to see how they compared to their plastic and paper counterparts. We went to Taiwan and China for a behind-the-scenes look at how bamboo is turned into cups, lunchboxes, toilet paper, and cutlery - and figured out which of these products have the biggest impact on our environment.
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:38 - Historic Uses Of Bamboo
    00:58 - Rising Demand For Bamboo
    01:18 - How Bamboo Bioplastic Is Made
    04:37 - Environmental Impact Of Bamboo Bioplastic
    06:04 - Possible Safety Risks Of Some Bamboo Plastics
    06:46 - Bamboo Products Vs. Paper Products
    07:13 - How Bamboo Toilet Paper Is Made
    08:14 - Problems With Conventional Toilet Paper
    09:06 - The Most Environmentally Friendly Toilet Paper
    10:12 - Can Bamboo Products Compete?
    11:29 - Credits
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  • @SongokuJidai
    @SongokuJidai Před 12 dny +748

    Bamboo grows so fast you can actually watch it grow. If there are applications for it, I'm all for it. Especially disposables such as straws and chopsticks.

  • @LivvieLynn
    @LivvieLynn Před 12 dny +707

    I'd much rather a bamboo straw over paper that desolves before you're even done with it.

    • @imsotiredofthis
      @imsotiredofthis Před 11 dny +35

      I prefer the no straw method

    • @squidge903
      @squidge903 Před 11 dny +20

      Where I live straws were outlawed... And I didn't even notice. It's one of the dumbest, most pointless products used by a silly number of people (except for people with disabilities who need them, but thankfully it's still relatively easy to get them, and the law doesn't prevent their getting them.)

    • @licas3214
      @licas3214 Před 11 dny +3

      Lol you say you will support it until the farmers choose to open the land for bamboo, and then EU and etc scream bloody hell

    • @JohnDoe-ji5wg
      @JohnDoe-ji5wg Před 10 dny +2

      @@squidge903 You don't live somewhere that has bubble tea shops?

    • @Greblav
      @Greblav Před 10 dny

      Use a glass fGs!

  • @RexRecon
    @RexRecon Před 12 dny +311

    Speaking from personal experience, bamboo forks and chopsticks are much more pleasant than wooden ones. They have larger fiber so they don't splinter and isn't coated with sawdust.🎍

    • @friendlycommentwolf
      @friendlycommentwolf Před 11 dny +4

      you have never seen sawdust and there's no "larger fiber" it's goo with some bamboo dust. Wood is wood.

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 Před 10 dny +1

      Good to know. I don't think I ever have used it

    • @Ikajo
      @Ikajo Před 10 dny +15

      ​@@friendlycommentwolf Except bamboo isn't wood, it is a type of grass

    • @TwisterTornado
      @TwisterTornado Před 10 dny +6

      ​@@friendlycommentwolf What are you talking about? Both of you. What? Chopsticks splinter, all the time. No, it isn't an effing composite.

    • @drobvensick
      @drobvensick Před 3 dny

      ​@@IkajoIts still wood but from a grass. Wood evolved multiple times independently from multiple lineages of plants.

  • @Sjalabais
    @Sjalabais Před 12 dny +129

    The small scale of these futureproof producers is the biggest hurdle for now. It's up to companies and consumers to keep demanding these kinds of products.

    • @ayoCC
      @ayoCC Před 9 dny +8

      If the math adds up, governments can start giving incentives to built up a bamboo economy. Start off with tax incentives or grants to make it directly competitive with products it can replace then let the market try to scale and overcome the efficiency hurdles, then walk back the subsidies.
      The question would be if the viability calculations actually add up

    • @dogman-on1oc
      @dogman-on1oc Před 8 dny +1

      bamboo paper and cloth is ultra processed. The chemicals and energy used in these processes are just as bad as plastic production.

    • @ayoCC
      @ayoCC Před 8 dny +7

      @@dogman-on1oc that's very surface level, how does the chemicals make it worse for the environment ?
      Which chemicals are being used, is it some heavy metals? Or just bleach to whiten the paper? What kinds of processes are bad? Does it require some extreme heat like melting rocks to make house insulation..? I doubt it.
      Chemical processes are always the least scalable and costly parts so its important to know what kinds of problems are being solved chemically... The next question is.. how important is bamboo paper to the bamboo economy

    • @mutteringmale
      @mutteringmale Před 6 dny

      Ooooo. I sense a "subsidy" to "enable small producers to compete" all using middle class tax money thus enriching inner city wokie liberals on city councils.

    • @kevinc8955
      @kevinc8955 Před 3 dny

      Get a bidet. They sell for like $60 on Amazon, are easily installed, and honestly I rate it as a top 3 purchase in my life (and I’m 45).
      If you’re still letting paper do that job, you’re basically living in 3rd world conditions.
      I use maybe 1 roll every 2 months, if that.

  • @TTOS69
    @TTOS69 Před 12 dny +132

    Bamboo thrives here in NC. Alot of farmers and people who want privacy use it as a property boundary normanlly filled with hedges or trees.

    • @qwaszx3561
      @qwaszx3561 Před 12 dny +11

      It is technically a different species though, it's american cane and native to the southeast. It's also endangered, believe it or not with how fast it grows. Besides basket making I didn't come across any industrial uses, so maybe it's not as useful for paper products?

    • @thinking7667
      @thinking7667 Před 11 dny +8

      @@qwaszx3561 because of the loss of these native US bamboo the Carolina parakeet went extinct. The bird looked like a parrot.

    • @Scrublord30
      @Scrublord30 Před 11 dny +9

      ​@qwaszx3561 it would be awesome if he truly is talking about river cane forests but more likely than not these are just forests of invasive bamboo which can be very damaging to the local ecosystem. Regardless it is good to be able to tell the difference and if anyone on the east coast wants a huge gardening project replacing your golden bamboo with river cane is great for the local ecosystem.

    • @karlwheatley1244
      @karlwheatley1244 Před 11 dny +5

      @@qwaszx3561 "Besides basket making I didn't come across any industrial uses," Flooring and even clothing can be made from it.

    • @ML-dk7bf
      @ML-dk7bf Před 11 dny +6

      I live in NC and all the bamboo I come across was not planted but invasive. I find it on alot of waterways.

  • @NA_49erFan
    @NA_49erFan Před 12 dny +40

    Love this idea. Have know my whole life, bamboo and hemp are the most promising replacement for plastics. But plastics are oil, so another fight agaist the Oil Industry

    • @ninatrabona4629
      @ninatrabona4629 Před 10 dny

      Plastics replaced metal and wood so the products could be made by unskilled and/or women workers cheaply enough to drive the older products out of the market. In this case, they are replacing workers in our countries with workers in their countries.

    • @ayoCC
      @ayoCC Před 9 dny +4

      Well we can also make algae plastics, since a lot of oil is from compressed ancient algae.

    • @mehere8038
      @mehere8038 Před 6 dny +2

      C4 plants are actually vastly superior in warmer climates, especially as climate change reduces available water. Sugarcane is probably the best example of one of these that is severely underutilised, but corn is also a C4

    • @improvisedsurvival5967
      @improvisedsurvival5967 Před 5 dny

      Like the oil and plastic industry. Don’t understand all the oil hate.

  • @SupCortez
    @SupCortez Před 12 dny +64

    Bamboo chairs cups utensils, would totally be better than plastic

  • @skylineXpert
    @skylineXpert Před 12 dny +158

    If it doesnt dissolve after a few sips on the straw (consuming a mcdo shake) then i say use it

    • @einsam_aber_frei
      @einsam_aber_frei Před 12 dny

      Splinters on your lips

    • @rlcsmoments4902
      @rlcsmoments4902 Před 12 dny +12

      It actually doesn't tried one a few days ago and it just felt like a plastic straw

    • @danl.2626
      @danl.2626 Před 12 dny +2

      why do you have to use a straw, or why cant you get a stainless steel one

    • @user-ou4ou8bf4g
      @user-ou4ou8bf4g Před 12 dny +8

      Our straws have a temperature resistance from -20 degrees celsius to boiling. Although I suppose you can't drink solid ice or scalding water... But they will stay rigid for a very long time. And no, they can't give you splinters whatsoever.

    • @KingDeadMan
      @KingDeadMan Před 11 dny +7

      ​@@einsam_aber_frei No splinters.

  • @edwindavid2812
    @edwindavid2812 Před 10 dny +12

    The sustainable option is actually using reusable lunch boxes (metal or glass) and cutlery... They can be used indefinitely and don't generate any waste

  • @jasonbean2764
    @jasonbean2764 Před 6 dny +6

    This is brilliant. As an arborist, I've had to prune back aggressive bamboo near power lines.
    It's difficult to chip! I thought, "There must be some use for this stuff, it's so durable!" I'm glad it's happening.:)

  • @ruqayyahcurtis7504
    @ruqayyahcurtis7504 Před 12 dny +92

    Bamboo fabric is wonderful: sheets, linen, curtains, etc.

    • @peiithos
      @peiithos Před 12 dny

      ive heard about bamboo yarn for crochet and knitting before and i want to look into it tbh!!

    • @Geo.StoryMaps
      @Geo.StoryMaps Před 12 dny +1

      I have bamboo pillows, highly recommend

    • @TheBooban
      @TheBooban Před 10 dny +2

      No. I read the end product no better than polyester and as environmentally unfriendly.

    • @rheuss1
      @rheuss1 Před 10 dny +2

      Bamboo fabric is soft but inexpensive. Nothing is environmentally friendly when 7.5 billion people need it.

    • @dogman-on1oc
      @dogman-on1oc Před 8 dny +2

      bamboo paper and cloth is ultra processed. The chemicals and energy used in these processes are just as bad as plastic production.

  • @tonychen76
    @tonychen76 Před 10 dny +7

    Bamboo grows fast, but this is not without repercussions. Bamboo sucks nutrients from the soil very fast in order to fuel this growth. In an old bamboo forest, the cycle has balanced out so fallen leaves and dead old bamboo put enough nutrients in the soil for the next generation to grow. But if the bamboo is continuously harvested, pretty soon the soil runs out of nutrients, and we'll need to add fertilizers. Mass farming of bamboo will require mass fertilization. Leaving the land fallow for a year can help slow this down, but again, mass bamboo use = mass bamboo farming = mass fertilization.

    • @dogman-on1oc
      @dogman-on1oc Před 8 dny

      people will never realize. industrialization allows the human population to grow to environmentally toxic numbers. we should not have industries this large. It ruins our environment. We should be using items made locally, not shipped from across the world because it is cheaper. We would get to work close to home again, and specialize in creating products that actually make an impact on local community, instead of slaving at a desk doing busy work.

    • @douglasdarling7606
      @douglasdarling7606 Před 6 dny

      A recently discovered organelle that has a similar function to chloroplasts except it deals with nitrogen fixation they're calling them nitrobplasts and they may very well hold the key to eliminating the need for fertilizer and that's just even less pollution because fertilizers are no good for the environment either

  • @kathyk479
    @kathyk479 Před 12 dny +23

    The big companies should lead the way to being environmentally friendly!

    • @rickyal9810
      @rickyal9810 Před 9 dny +3

      Good luck with that...

    • @Nundevwizer
      @Nundevwizer Před 8 dny +3

      BE the change you want to see is all I can say

  • @edr.2642
    @edr.2642 Před 12 dny +33

    Bamboo and Coconut trees are some of the greatest trees there is.

    • @padi129
      @padi129 Před 11 dny +5

      I think bamboo is a type of grass

    • @zizifransisco7733
      @zizifransisco7733 Před 9 dny

      ​@@padi129yes bamboo is grass from chernobyl😂

    • @hidum5779
      @hidum5779 Před 9 dny

      banana tree as well. You can use every part of it.

    • @mutteringmale
      @mutteringmale Před 6 dny

      Used to be, until many asian countries now have coconut deserts where all the rain forest has been hacked down for mono culture.

  • @LukaWyd
    @LukaWyd Před 12 dny +47

    0:49 I lived in Hong Kong for 6 years, so the way he pronounced it killed me😂😂 but I’ve never seen construction that didn’t use bamboo for scaffolding there so I can confirm that bamboo is used for scaffolding.

    • @colleenuchiyama4916
      @colleenuchiyama4916 Před 12 dny

      I saw it being used in Tokyo. Blew my mind.

    • @davidhudson7880
      @davidhudson7880 Před 12 dny

      I've seen it in various films/documentaries, and was always fascinated by it.

    • @ronblack7870
      @ronblack7870 Před 11 dny +2

      it's like wooden pallets are still the most used pallets . every attempt at plastic or some other material for pallets has failed because pallets get so much abuse from fork trucks that they have a short life . and wood is still the least expensive option. plus many people use the waste pallets for firewood.
      so bamboo in places in asia is the cheapest option vs metal scaffolding.

    • @John_Redcorn_
      @John_Redcorn_ Před 9 dny

      @@davidhudson7880every jackie chan movie ever. Lol

    • @Stickyybenzz
      @Stickyybenzz Před 6 dny

      some construction in the philippines use hollow metal poles

  • @WorldCitizenW
    @WorldCitizenW Před 11 dny +9

    Don't forget, in Asia, bamboo 🎍 🌿 leaf have been used to wrap food for cooking since the Sung dynasty. Sweet rice wraps into pyramid shaped and steamed it 😋
    Asian rural communities used bamboo to build stilt houses, the air flowing is suitable for the sub tropical climate

    • @leapdrive
      @leapdrive Před 9 dny

      Try using banana leaves for wrapping foods. Using bamboo leaves since the Sung Dynasty is not too impressive.

    • @xXxSkyViperxXx
      @xXxSkyViperxXx Před 9 dny +1

      in my country in southeast asia, we use banana leaves instead and we do wrap it too in pyramid shape, like machang, tho machang is chinese food in my country

    • @leapdrive
      @leapdrive Před 9 dny

      @@xXxSkyViperxXx , if you ever wondered why Chinese look cringed all the time, it’s because they eat food wrapped by bamboo leaves.

    • @xXxSkyViperxXx
      @xXxSkyViperxXx Před 9 dny

      @@leapdrive im actually chinese from my country in southeast asia. i just ate some food yesterday that had bamboo shoots in them, but normally our machang uses banana leaves for wrapping instead of bamboo leaves cuz for some reason, banana trees are more abundant in my country probably due to mass cultivation of banana instead of bamboo, tho bamboo is sometimes used for boats and modern house and resort garden wall decoration

    • @leapdrive
      @leapdrive Před 9 dny

      @@xXxSkyViperxXx , I wasn’t questioning your comment.

  • @mojo.jo.jo.474
    @mojo.jo.jo.474 Před 7 dny +3

    Hemp has entered the chat.
    Thank greed, racism and cotton for hemp not being used like it was supposed to be.
    Better for the environment, better for soil, strong, versatile, health benefits, grows fast and helps emissions

  • @Naviiiii_
    @Naviiiii_ Před 12 dny +56

    This is really good. I hope this gets spread more until it replaces plastic in a few generations

    • @giuseppinamastropaolo7004
      @giuseppinamastropaolo7004 Před 12 dny +1

      This^

    • @nistaffsubs6787
      @nistaffsubs6787 Před 12 dny +1

      Killing trees ?
      Deforestatión to harvest more bamboo to be used to more people 🤷🏾‍♂️...
      😂😂😂

    • @Naviiiii_
      @Naviiiii_ Před 12 dny +9

      @@nistaffsubs6787 replant. Dont cut down other trees only bamboo is what i am trying to say and make plastic less used.

    • @ayasinx8797
      @ayasinx8797 Před 12 dny +4

      @@nistaffsubs6787 Bamboo grows SO fast and regrows from its own roots without replanting.

    • @kevinc8955
      @kevinc8955 Před 3 dny +3

      @@nistaffsubs6787Bamboo is basically a weed. Some species of bamboo grows over 2ft per day. It’s a non issue.

  • @chi-jenyang9752
    @chi-jenyang9752 Před 12 dny +292

    Using a bidet to wash your ass with water is even more sustainable than using recycled toilet paper.

    • @liamc8085
      @liamc8085 Před 12 dny +48

      You still need some to dry off. You use alot less but u still need some.

    • @theorganicmemejuice316
      @theorganicmemejuice316 Před 12 dny

      probably

    • @jigsaw2281
      @jigsaw2281 Před 12 dny

      After cleaning ass with spray you wear underwear​@@liamc8085

    • @slothonmercury
      @slothonmercury Před 12 dny +8

      And your shit gets splashed all over the place 😂

    • @einsam_aber_frei
      @einsam_aber_frei Před 12 dny +27

      Japanese toilets have this automatic wash and dry function

  • @robertbest6584
    @robertbest6584 Před 12 dny +17

    Yes it should be used as a plastic replacement! Same with hemp

  • @voidhunter2800
    @voidhunter2800 Před 12 dny +34

    I hope Lastic can expand to europe; i'd love to buy that over plastic and reguler toilet paper even if they are more expensive.

    • @chiomairoha590
      @chiomairoha590 Před 12 dny +1

      Me too

    • @user-ou4ou8bf4g
      @user-ou4ou8bf4g Před 12 dny +2

      We can! We're making some headway there. (I'm Luke from the video)

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti Před 12 dny +2

      Buy a bidet no more paper

    • @A_p_T53040
      @A_p_T53040 Před 11 dny +2

      You can already buy bamboo toilet paper in Europe.

    • @marley7659
      @marley7659 Před 11 dny +1

      I use a bidet at home. Plus a bucket of towels. I wash those towels every week. So it works towards one of my laundry cycles. They don’t take an extra load tho.

  • @ElSuperNova23
    @ElSuperNova23 Před 12 dny +17

    When I heard AS 5810 I knew that had to be an Australian Standard. Always surprised when I hear my boring regulatory job comes up in the wild.

  • @ayasinx8797
    @ayasinx8797 Před 12 dny +9

    Incredible. The world needs to move in this direction FAST because the planet is suffering so much. I have new hope in humanity.

  • @boom-wj1gt
    @boom-wj1gt Před 12 dny +7

    I am a advocate for bamboo products for a long time and to replace tree farming to bamboo farming

    • @sjl197
      @sjl197 Před 8 dny

      So vast profiteering monocultures in China rather than say Canada.

  • @mrjumbly2338
    @mrjumbly2338 Před 9 dny +3

    Forest in Canada is being cut for the USA export market via the soft wood timber agreement, tissue comes from the small trees are none saw logs. If anyone wants to reduce the logging in Canada, the US needs to manage their forest more efficiently.

  • @GYI5U
    @GYI5U Před 12 dny +46

    "Bioadhesive from plants" so a resin?

    • @cyndlehick9777
      @cyndlehick9777 Před 12 dny +4

      I’d assume so.

    • @colleenuchiyama4916
      @colleenuchiyama4916 Před 12 dny +7

      Or possibly a starch.

    • @theleva7
      @theleva7 Před 12 dny +12

      @@colleenuchiyama4916 Likely plasticized by water-glycerol/water-glycerol-sorbitol mixture in a separate process to create thermoplastic starch and made water-resistant by some crosslinker during final processing

    • @user-ou4ou8bf4g
      @user-ou4ou8bf4g Před 12 dny +9

      Yes, it's a resin from plants. It's bio based PBS, aka Polybutylene succinate which is made by Mitsubishi Chemical.

    • @user-ou4ou8bf4g
      @user-ou4ou8bf4g Před 12 dny +4

      I'm Luke from the video.

  • @eatpigsnot
    @eatpigsnot Před 12 dny +6

    Hemp is also incredible and eco friendly, or at least eco friendlier than other materials. The Emperor Of Hemp is on CZcams and absolutely worth watching

  • @jeff__w
    @jeff__w Před 9 dny +4

    3:21 “Lastic has about 30 different formulas which can take nearly any shape including straws.”
    Well, probably straws made from bamboo are better than those made from paper and definitely better for the environment than those made from plastic. That said, at home I use a straw made from *glass* which is easy to clean, feels great (almost elegant), and _never_ has to be replaced.

  • @annagray6491
    @annagray6491 Před 6 dny +1

    I have had bamboos socks for years and they are still going. Not a hole in sight! Also have a cup made from bamboo. Really nice to drink from!

  • @kiro9291
    @kiro9291 Před 11 dny +2

    the little custom video recordings as illustrations are adorable

  • @MrArtist7777
    @MrArtist7777 Před 6 dny

    I'm ALL for using more bamboo and hemp, ASAP!! I have switched only using bamboo tooth brushes, towels and washcloths and as many bamboo clothes as I can, and hope we all do the same.

  • @skeletonboxers7336
    @skeletonboxers7336 Před 12 dny +7

    the bio-adhesive is probably Methyl Cellulose if i were to take a guess, i use it as a glue in some art like book binding and as an ink modifier. methyl cellulose is a natural DERIVATIVE from plants though, but you gotta methylate cellulose with methyl chloride. which also comes from burning plants lol. chemistry is cool.

    • @user-ou4ou8bf4g
      @user-ou4ou8bf4g Před 12 dny +4

      Hi! I'm Luke from the video. The bio-adhesive we use is actually Polybutylene succinate (PBS). It's a biodegradable plastic that decomposes into water and carbon dioxide with the microorganism under the soil.

    • @eklectiktoni
      @eklectiktoni Před 6 dny

      @@user-ou4ou8bf4g You guys should have named your company Grasstic since you use bamboo.

  • @nnkk7742
    @nnkk7742 Před 12 dny +8

    Based. It's very difficult to get away from plastic. I would love expanded recycling programs like those in west europe.

    • @livenotonevil8279
      @livenotonevil8279 Před 12 dny +6

      From what I've read recently, plastic recycling is very ineffective

    • @jrobbin24
      @jrobbin24 Před 10 dny +2

      The reason it's not recycled it's because making new plastic is easier and a byproduct of the fuel industry which Believe it or not causes much less pollution than the EV industry

    • @nnkk7742
      @nnkk7742 Před 10 dny

      Jeeze, who's paying you guys to where you feel like non ironically opposing recycling in the 21st century. Actual brain death going on.

  • @hollowriller
    @hollowriller Před 12 dny +7

    I have some clothes made out of bamboo, it's up there with cotton for the nicest feeling material.

    • @jackm3040
      @jackm3040 Před 5 dny

      Try ramie or proper linen if you can find them. Beats cotton for feel hands down. But rayon is nice too. It's gotten crazy expensive compared to the old days. Priced rayon gold toes? It's just plain nuts.

  • @sheepman6291
    @sheepman6291 Před 4 dny +1

    As a plastic injection molding engineer. I looked it how much bamboo pellets cost, and it's about double the cost of traditional plastic per a ton. Interesting.

  • @Bigman74066
    @Bigman74066 Před 9 dny +3

    I love Bamboo. Didn't know you could use it as a plastic alternative. Great stuff! Get you straws here MCDONALD'S! 😅

  • @javaskull88
    @javaskull88 Před 7 dny +1

    I wish the West would explore using bamboo in construction. I know that engineers studied it about a decade ago to lay the groundwork for writing building standards, but never heard anything more about it.

    • @mutteringmale
      @mutteringmale Před 6 dny

      The building lobby is so powerful in most badly run cities. American building codes and practices are about 50 years behind the times. We're still using techniques used 100 years ago, and just try getting a solar panel, geothermal plant, and the best? Septic systems! The inner city makes so much money forcing everyone to use THEIR controlled and expensive resources. It's all about control and money as usual.
      Just try building a ram earth building in a liberal city. You'll be jailed.

  • @arjunns4077
    @arjunns4077 Před 12 dny +6

    Replacing paper and plastic with bamboo so can you write on bamboo and pack food in bamboo

  • @armandbourque2468
    @armandbourque2468 Před 11 dny +5

    Yes it can. So can hemp. And yes they should, for certain uses. After the primary use, they can become fuel, and therefore power and biochar, soil amendment, paper products, crude fiber, reinforcement for gypsum cement and hempcrete. No only multi use, multi sequential use.

    • @mehere8038
      @mehere8038 Před 6 dny

      much better to just use crop waste don't you think?

    • @armandbourque2468
      @armandbourque2468 Před 6 dny

      @@mehere8038 when i think of the advances in polymer creation, which means adhesives and composite materials, from biosources, i'm convinced that we can in fact become much more sustainable.

  • @keeksputels1851
    @keeksputels1851 Před 6 dny +2

    You never heard of coppicing? Many tree species can regrow after being cut down if cut in winter, unlike what you said at ~7:00, it's not just bamboo

  • @abhimanyutyagi9676
    @abhimanyutyagi9676 Před 11 dny +2

    Please consider adding links to the studies you mention in the video.

  • @williamcarter3933
    @williamcarter3933 Před 9 dny

    I remember going to HK for the first time and seeing the scaffolding....blew my mind

  • @tirednow8169
    @tirednow8169 Před 7 dny +1

    I recently ordered bamboo toilet paper and tissue paper and was wondering if it was any good for the environment. Good to know it is somewhat sustainable and better than the regular ones😊

    • @jackm3040
      @jackm3040 Před 5 dny

      It's not. This is just propaganda. The products listed here are competitors to the US lumber industry. Basically it is a tree grown in the US vs bamboo grown outside the US. And the lesser suitability for construction with bamboo vs the lumber we already have in place. Bamboo TP is just as much a sheep fleece as the regular type, except more money. A bidet is a real money and resource saver.

  • @leomai9507
    @leomai9507 Před 2 dny

    This is so interesting! I'd love to use bamboo made products! Brilliant!

  • @Deathbyfartz
    @Deathbyfartz Před 12 dny +3

    now that ive seen them extrude filament, i can't help but want some for my 3d printer :O
    i'd love to see this product in the maker space

    • @user-ou4ou8bf4g
      @user-ou4ou8bf4g Před 12 dny +4

      Our material works for your 3D printer! (I'm Luke from the video)

  • @SchnelleKat
    @SchnelleKat Před 3 dny

    I would love to see more of this in the US, It's the best possible alternative.

  • @JustMe-cr1dr
    @JustMe-cr1dr Před 10 dny

    I noticed a package of Charmin toilet paper had a sticker on it indicating it was safe for septic systems. I live in a rural area and have a septic tank, so I look for that designation when I buy TP (currently Scott Tissue). If bamboo TP was septic system safe, I'd happily give it a try.

  • @CRBungalow
    @CRBungalow Před 8 dny

    Ive been using bamboo toliet paper and paper towels for a few years now. The ones i get are not as strong as the named brand paper ones but they get the job done. I use use a lot of cloth napkins and europen dish clothes so cut down on the bamboo paper towers.

  • @mansoob
    @mansoob Před 4 dny

    Fantastic, a good environment friendly option. And a good terminology "Planet Friendly".

  • @ionpop8
    @ionpop8 Před 4 dny

    In Romania, the cheapest toilet paper is made from recycled paper. Back in the day, you could occasionally see letters or even fragments of words in it from the original paper. It has a grey colour and feels a bit like sandpaper, so it isn't exactly popular with anyone who can afford better.

  • @comfortablynumb9342
    @comfortablynumb9342 Před 3 dny

    I grew up around a lot of bamboo in Florida and later I was in Costa Rica for 9 years and I saw way more there. I saw the biggest species there, it's from Asia but I know where to see it in CR. It's huge, easily a foot across. They have a lot of varieties of bamboo there from around the world. I used it around my house and learned to make it bug proof by injecting diesel in the hollow parts.

  • @glennz8273
    @glennz8273 Před 12 dny +4

    Bamboo also absorb CO2 from air so the real Carbon footprint may lower than others

    • @mutteringmale
      @mutteringmale Před 6 dny

      I have never met a liberal who actually understands the basic science of planting trees to get rid of carbon in the atmosphere.
      Just sit outside on a warm day around 12pm with the sun shining, in a grove of trees. Inhale the pure oxygen and wonder why you feel so good.

  • @GraniteInTheFace
    @GraniteInTheFace Před 9 dny +5

    These bamboo spoons are usually 20% actual bamboo content. Up to 75% is the bioadhesive (plastic). But still better than nothing.

  • @bruh_nation9990
    @bruh_nation9990 Před 11 dny

    Love your voice,perfect to get information out

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 Před 10 dny +1

    They should try to approach greenhouses and nurseries. Their containers would be great to swap out their plastic use and cut down on a lot of consumer end waste too!

    • @johnkennel8919
      @johnkennel8919 Před 7 dny

      Honestly only growing it in a greenhouse might be the beast move, bamboo never stops spending

  • @erdvilla
    @erdvilla Před 11 dny +1

    Ive seen Avocado pit fork and spoons in some places in Europe.
    I guess that's an easier alternative to reach aproval in that Market.

  • @kenneybis1097
    @kenneybis1097 Před 12 dny +2

    Yes and yes. So many varied uses, the new shoots can be peeled and cooked and eaten.

  • @nessnness
    @nessnness Před 4 dny

    Making the bamboo base material so that existing plastic machines can swith to bamboo with barely any changes to their infrastructure could be world changing!!!

  • @theoriginalrabbithole

    Bamboo is awesome! I ride skateboard decks made from Bamboo that are usually made from Canadian Maple plywood and I think as do many others, that they ride better than Maple and don't even get me started on Tiki decor! 😄

  • @christopherramos8276
    @christopherramos8276 Před 6 dny

    Truth is, if the product is actually good and the material is Farley available, it will find its way to success without people going out of their way to help it succeed

  • @brigittewhitlow7815
    @brigittewhitlow7815 Před 12 dny +2

    Thank you for the info

  • @rhaenyraitargaryen6360

    Bamboos are also a type of grass so you're not really cutting down trees. In the Philippines, bamboo shoots and the insides of a bamboo is considered a vegetable and is a staple in cooking.

  • @rj6404
    @rj6404 Před 3 dny

    Bamboo is the tallest Grass & it grows like grass fast , its the crucial element needed to balance the oxygen n carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere , truly a miracle Grass .

  • @lizhijun1116
    @lizhijun1116 Před 8 dny

    Actually, the only problem with the usage of bamboo products is the cost of harvesting it. ​Recently, it is mostly based on human work, because bamboo is mostly growing in mountain areas and barely has some convenient roads for vehicles. Maybe one day we can develop a machine to harvest bamboo automatically.

  • @barryjulianwaldron3656

    Ingenious! Congratulations.
    🇳🇿

  • @user-mc1tu8wh7v
    @user-mc1tu8wh7v Před 6 dny

    Use Bamboo Paper to make tetra packs. The foil lining would be in contact with the product and the Bamboo Paper on the outside for printing the contents. Bothe are recyclable.

  • @Waalkmeynard2504
    @Waalkmeynard2504 Před 4 dny

    It's either you mixed bamboo with abaca fiber of the Philippines which is much sturdier for bag or abaca alone could be the good replacement for plastic bags but, the problem only a few plant abaca.

  • @_B_B_B
    @_B_B_B Před 4 dny

    Just for reference. The tree used to make paper is often simply grown. Look at the experience of Double A.
    Growing forests is no longer new. To assess the impact on the environment, you need to analyze the water consumption of bamboo plantations, soil use and much more.
    Usually it all comes down to how responsibly the product manufacturer behaved. You can also make a lot of things from plastic without particularly harming the environment in the process, and then recycle it. Or you can make bamboo dishes that will be filled with carcinogens and will be simply dangerous to use.
    It's not a question of how good the bamboo is. This is a question of how willing society is to monitor the environmental friendliness of the production process. Monitor thoughtfully and responsibly. And also manage waste responsibly.

  • @noobgamerz8394
    @noobgamerz8394 Před 12 dny +12

    10:54 just a note you placed the Indian Flag upside down hope you will fix it soon. Thanks
    Edit :- Love from India

    • @zyaicob
      @zyaicob Před 9 dny +1

      Maybe they're indicating that India is in crisis😂

    • @noobgamerz8394
      @noobgamerz8394 Před 8 dny

      @@zyaicob yup well kind of its in the stage of going into crisis. like election is this year and its not looking good for the government rn. tbh

    • @AjanKan
      @AjanKan Před 2 dny

      Glad that someone else noticed it before I did. I've emailed the editors, but I'm unsure if they can correct it now.

  • @emmalee9182
    @emmalee9182 Před 11 dny

    I actually took a class on the sustainability of bamboo! And I thought it would be good to bring up that with the CO2 emissions, most of it is from using coal and fuel during baking/drying/curing the bamboo and transportation. Which most can be improved as mechanical engineering becomes specialized in bamboo production (there are not many options currently available) and bamboo becomes more available.

    • @johnkennel8919
      @johnkennel8919 Před 7 dny

      What did the class have on controlling the spread on bomboo, im a part time landscaper and I see it as a guaranteed way to make neighbors disliked one another.

    • @emmalee9182
      @emmalee9182 Před 6 dny +1

      @@johnkennel8919there are two types of bamboo rhizomes! There are runners and clumpers. Avoid running species as their rhizomes can branch out and grow very aggressively, so I would recommend clumping bamboo species as they are more manageable, and as the rhyzomes only grow within 20in under the soil, allowing for preventative measures

  • @qiwrquyetoqppqoteyuqrwiq556

    guys install a jet spray (hand-shower) in your restrooms and/or bathrooms. It's more hygienic, more efficient and consumes less water overall (tissue paper requires water in its manufacturing process).

  • @maeine1
    @maeine1 Před 4 dny

    Reasonable ideal ❤

  • @cameronhermann9400
    @cameronhermann9400 Před 3 dny

    A good alternative to plastic sounds great, most people don’t know that plastic with the ♻️, don’t get recycled cause they are too expensive or difficult to do

  • @spencer4584
    @spencer4584 Před 5 dny

    I will exclusively shop for bamboo products now thanks

  • @johnnybidode
    @johnnybidode Před 12 dny +13

    This has to catch on!

  • @PirateRadioPodcasts
    @PirateRadioPodcasts Před 4 dny +1

    N.B. Over the centuries, ppl have widely used HEMP as well.
    "DIVERSIFY or DIE!" Charles Darwin

  • @paulusfransen1708
    @paulusfransen1708 Před 7 dny

    I live in the Netherlands, and there is this small patch of bamboo in my garden, about 5 to 6 meters. Not the right climate, not the right type of soil. But still I could harvest a trailer full of bamboo every year to use as easy building material. And I don't have to kill the plant to harvest it.

  • @arrowghost
    @arrowghost Před 11 dny +2

    Would love to try everyday office paper made of bamboo.

  • @archaedemos
    @archaedemos Před 7 dny

    I was waiting to see this kind of vid. Thanks!

  • @daathisone5459
    @daathisone5459 Před 7 dny

    We are planning on planting Bambusa balcooa at our 150Acre farm becuz the maintenance of a bamboo farm is very easy becuz u don't have to provide it with water or fertilizer after 2-3 years.

  • @user-nb5sr7by6y
    @user-nb5sr7by6y Před 10 dny

    Bamboo, hemp. sorghum, millet, and various types of seaweed could all be considered as valuable facets of climate readiness solutions.
    Innovation will lead the way forward.

    • @johnkennel8919
      @johnkennel8919 Před 7 dny

      Got to be careful though bamboo can spread fast and choke up forest environments

  • @musiclover6790
    @musiclover6790 Před 6 dny

    The future of everything. Endless appreciations

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 Před 12 dny +3

    Bamboo znd algae is the way forward!

  • @avocado1700
    @avocado1700 Před 11 dny

    And bamboo shoot is a delicacy for alot of people in Asia. I enjoyed it too we have a lot of bamboo and yes they grow fast.

  • @randybaldwin8199
    @randybaldwin8199 Před 10 dny

    I play summer sports, our jerseys are made with bamboo combo. They're great, breathable, keeps us cool on hot days

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarl Před 9 dny +7

    Lastic's innovative approach to combining bamboo with bioadhesives is a significant step forward in sustainable manufacturing. Their commitment to certifications that ensure biodegradability sets a commendable standard for eco-friendly products in the market. 🌱

  • @containedhurricane
    @containedhurricane Před 12 dny +1

    I believe plastic industry will be the last resort of the petroleum producers to stay relevant in the renewable energy era. Once the space-based solar panels get launched, I think we will gradually transition to cheap and clean energy period

  • @Marvellous10071
    @Marvellous10071 Před 6 hodinami

    Here cutting bamboos today watching while taking rest😊

  • @yixnorb5971
    @yixnorb5971 Před 6 dny

    I like the toilet paper made from bamboo. Strong yet absorbent and soft.

  • @RealJMAC
    @RealJMAC Před 12 dny +2

    Hemp grows faster, is more sustainable and has more uses than bamboo.

  • @peterbathum2775
    @peterbathum2775 Před 10 dny

    Yes. The bonus is that it doesn’t kill humans or get spread like toxic waste in every city every where.

  • @LindaLouMiddleman-br1vi
    @LindaLouMiddleman-br1vi Před 6 dny +1

    Consideration on toilet paper put decoration on you can use for holidays

  • @RandomGuyOnYoutube601

    This makes so much sense.

  • @chiomairoha590
    @chiomairoha590 Před 12 dny +4

    Amazing ❤❤❤❤

  • @TheArthurkan
    @TheArthurkan Před 9 dny

    Yes using hollow bamboo as cup are definitely new ideas

  • @py8554
    @py8554 Před 5 dny

    In Hong Kong scaffolding is almost always done with bamboos, even for 40,50 storey tall buildings.

  • @user-ly6pl3bk7j
    @user-ly6pl3bk7j Před 8 dny

    1.) Customers are willing to pay more.
    2.) Laws might be required.
    Which is it?

  • @mikessanchez9187
    @mikessanchez9187 Před 11 dny

    It is really good in scafolding for it can bend real good.

  • @PrayForMariMariEmmanuel

    Bamboo grows a lot quicker than normal trees. It's a more renewable resource. Leave the regular trees alone so we have oxygen and ecosystems have protection from the elements. Trees prevent desertification.

  • @jazening3075
    @jazening3075 Před 12 dny +1

    I LOVE BAMBOO! Team China Now And Forever All The Way!👍🙏🐲🐉🐼🇨🇳🙂❗️