Bamboo is a super-plant; it grows as swiftly as a weed, provides sustenance to both people and animals, can be used as fuel (as biofuel and charcoal), and serves as a versatile alternative to hardwoods in construction.

Another application for this wonder grass is paper as you can use the resilient fibers to produce a sustainable material. Trees used for paper pulp can take up to sixteen years to grow, whereas bamboo fully matures as soon as six years.