Episode 742 · May 26, 2023
742: David Sands on Bamboo in Construction
Using to bamboo to help address the climate crisis.
In this episode
David Sands shares his journey from trying to be a better steward for the planet and how that evolved into him starting a business offering bamboo wood for building lumber. We learn why this is such a renewable resource and some of its unique aspects that can help as we seek solutions for the climate crisis.
Our Guest
David is the Founder, Director and Chief Product Officer for Bamboo Ecologic Corporation and RIZOME. A company that is reforesting thousands of acres and producing laminated bamboo building materials. Their mission - Sequester gigatons of carbon by developing giant bamboo into a primary global building material. David also helped develop the first US building code standard for structural bamboo.
As a side note Greg shares that he found RIZOME through an investment platform that he belongs to and has invested in the company!
How to Contact David
Email: David@rizomebamboo.com
UrbanFarm.org/BambooTimber
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