FAQ

1. Does the harvesting of bamboo cause deforestation of bamboo forests?
No. Cutting bamboo stalks will actually promote faster growth of the stumps that are left behind. Unlike hardwoods that may take decades, bamboo matures after 4-6 years.

2. Will bamboo harvesting affect the environment of pandas?
No. BOTHEBAMBOO products are produced with Mao Bamboo. This species grows in environments in which pandas do not live. Pandas also don’t eat this particular kind of bamboo.

3. Are the bamboo product companies devastating bamboo populations in China?
No. Bamboo cutting is strictly regulated by the government who seldom give permission to cut certain species.

4. How long can bamboo made products last?
Under normal conditions, the bamboo made products can last more than twenty years.

5. Why do you only use the Mao bamboo to produce your products?
There are more than 1,500 species of bamboo worldwide. The Mao specie likes to grow in temperate conditions and can be found in areas of eastern China where temperatures drop below freezing in the winter and reach over 100 F in the summer. Compared to tropical species, Mao is far less susceptible to the growth of moth and fungus. It is also less grainy in texture which makes them stronger in structure. The Mao specie can often grow to fifty feet in height and two feet in circumference.

6. Is visiting the company convenient?
Yes. The company is only 40 miles form Hangzhou and 125 miles from Shanghai.