Bamboo

A University of Cambridge scientist who examines and designs sustainable materials, hit upon the concept of bamboo bats a few years ago in the course of his work on the use of bamboo as a structural material for building homes and schools.

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5,000 crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam

The newly set-up plant will draw 5 lakh tonnes of green bamboo annually from four northeastern states.

Sustainable style guide: Why bamboo and hemp should be your next wardrobe staples

As fast fashion often leaves both the planet and our closets worse off, bamboo and hemp offer a refreshing alternative that is stylish, sustainable, and built to last. For those ready to invest in clothes that feel as good as they look this is one trend worth embracing for the long run

Green homes: Make your space eco-friendly and stylish with these expert tips

Choosing a furniture for your home is no easy task; especially when you wish to introduce both style and sustainability into your space. However, there are options aplenty that don’t let you compromise one for the other.

Karnataka's Jungle Lodges and Resorts headquarters in Bengaluru to be made of bamboo

 JLR officials said they are planning a multi-storey building size of 40,500 square feet, almost entirely constructed from engineered bamboo near Ulsoor Lake in Bengaluru

Home decor ideas with bamboo: From light fixtures to wall art and dividers, it's about versatility

Home decor ideas: Here’s to the timeless elegance of bamboo furniture and décor accents, which merge sustainable living with design aesthetics. From tranquil fountains to sleek furniture, explore how bamboo elements can enhance your home and office décor while championing eco-conscious living.

Minimizing India's carbon footprint using bamboo | Commodities Corner

India, ranking as the third-largest global consumer and importer of oil, is actively pursuing a reduction in crude oil consumption by transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives like biofuels. The nation aims to increase the blending of ethanol with gasoline to 20% by 2025. The Assam biorefinery, developed at a cost of 40 billion rupees in collaboration with NRL and Finnish partners Chempolis and Fortum, marks India's pioneering use of bamboo as a feedstock. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Bhaskar Phukan, Managing Director, India's Numaligarh Refinery and KPJ Reddy, Prof-IISc

NTPC plans bamboo-based bio-refinery at Assam's Bongaigaon

In line with the government’s target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, NTPC has also revised its RE targets to 60 GW from 30 GW by 2030.

Diwali home décor: Cane, bamboo and earthy hues, go natural this festive season

How to creatively utilise natural elements indoors this Diwali to feel that sense of earthy liberation once again

Jamia students break taboos around period; create reusable sanitary pads, employ women from slum

Shrimati napkin, which is prepared using bamboo and banana fibres, is reusable, environmentally friendly and can last for over a 12-period cycle, claim its inventors.

Assam’s bamboo water bottles are a hit with eco-friendly consumers

Dhritiman Borah’s bamboo bottles are the only organic ones available.

India has potential to become significant player in int bamboo market: Harsh Vardhan

At a meeting held with the representatives of International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) here, the Minister emphasised the thrust given by the government to develop the bamboo sector to address various issues such as livelihood, climate change mitigation and land degradation, an official statement said.

Bamboo is the new steel

Neelam Manjunath is a true-blue revolutionary whose methods are sometimes called radical, even. After all, she is promoting the use of bamboo as a replacement for steel in building construction. Proving that this is R

Wacom Launches New Bamboo Edition Tablets

The new multi-touch and pen tablets are targeted at those wanting to create personalised digital content like drawings and other forms of art.