Bamboo tissue paper, often marketed as an eco-friendly alternative, may not be as green as consumers think. Researchers at NC State University found that while bamboo fibers themselves are not more ...

Just about everyone has heard of bamboo with the ‘go green’ craze. Whereas some may think of a small indoor plant that is nearly impossible to kill, and others imagine a giant fuzzy panda bear eating ...

Tradition places bamboo at the very heart of Indian rural life: scaffolding for construction, woven baskets and mats, robust furniture and musical instruments are but a few of bamboo’s time-honoured ...