Bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique, comes under scrutiny after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

The Hong Kong residential towers engulfed by smoke and flames on Wednesday were surrounded by an ancient construction material familiar to anyone who’s spent time in the one of the world’s most ...

8 Common Reasons Lucky Bamboo Turns Yellow—and the Fixes That Actually Work

Bamboo plants are sensitive to sudden temperature changes. "Cold damage or heat stress can both result in yellowing," says ...

Bamboo Becomes Identity Issue for Some Hong Kongers After Blaze

Bamboo scaffolding has become a focus of debate in Hong Kong after last Wednesday’s tragic fire in the territory left at least 146 dead and spurred questions over whether its use contributed to the ...

Hong Kong fire may speed up moves to end use of iconic bamboo scaffolding

BANGKOK (AP) — While the cause of the deadly inferno that swept across a Hong Kong apartment complex remains unknown, ...

Dumping plastic to adopt bamboo: How Indra Kari Subba is shaping Sikkim’s sustainable future

From telling stories to visitors about Sikkim’s tourist sites and their historical significance to promoting handcrafted ...
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From Forest to Table: Harvesting and Prepping Bamboo

Homesteadin' Hawai'i is dedicated to sharing knowledge gained from living over 20 years off-grid in Hawaii on a homestead I started myself with very little money. I cover off-grid living, permaculture ...