Think Bamboo Podcast

Tune into the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Ep.36, as JJ sits down with of Alex, Bamboo International managing director, highlights the company's vision for a financially sustainable bamboo industry, emphasizing collaboration and circular production methods. He discusses challenges and innovations in upcycling bamboo waste, including fire-resistant boards and structural engineered bamboo beams. Alex envisions bamboo as a key construction material and aims to scale up production while expanding its applications. After participating in last year's European Bamboo Expo, Bamboo International will return with a booth at this year's event in Germany. https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/05/15/bamboo-international-transforming-scaffolding-waste-into-new-versatile-boards/ Chapters: 00:01 Introduction to Bamboo International Group 03:03 The Bamboo Carbon Cycle 05:30 Upcycling Bamboo Waste 09:23 Starting a Bamboo Business 21:24 Target Markets for Bamboo Products 23:00 Structural Engineered Bamboo Beams 23:32 Size Limitations and Shipping Container Considerations 25:54 The Process of Creating Structural Engineered Bamboo Beams 35:54 Addressing the Issue of Mold in Bamboo 37:31 Future Plans: Expanding Bamboo Structures and Developing New Products 40:50 Booth at the European Bamboo Expo in Germany - VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT 1.) 🇪🇺 European Bamboo Expo 2023 in Germany https://youtu.be/gYr0e-NHekU?si=vBleZKGTLCwIfVWO 2.) 🍁 Bamboo and Silica: The Dynamic Duo of Life Regeneration https://youtu.be/d-VGdQtETNs 3.) 🇨🇴 ekawa 5th Generation Co-Creative Bamboo Workshop in the Jungle https://youtu.be/AvRnEeeKZww - 💡🎋 ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. - ❤️ SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. 👉 FOLLOW Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/ThinkBamboo/

In Ep.35 of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, host JJ talks with Chris Wiesbeck, a passionate bamboo builder from Bavaria. They discuss his project using bamboo for skate park sunshades and his experience at the European Bamboo Expo. Chris emphasizes the need for more community-driven projects and stronger bamboo construction guidelines in Europe. He also mentions his work in Abu Dhabi and bamboo's potential in different climates. The episode ends with a reminder about the upcoming #EuropeanBambooExpo https://youtu.be/gYr0e-NHekU?si=b-oV_HmnOjUkJoy- - Chapters: 00:01 Introduction and Background of Chris Wiesbeck 03:03 Building Sunshades for Skate Parks with Bamboo 08:11 Exploring the Potential of Bamboo in Construction 11:26 Raising Awareness about Sustainable Materials 14:52 Community Involvement in Bamboo Projects 22:46 The European Bamboo Expo: Past Experience and Future Expectations 26:44 The Future of Bamboo Construction in Germany and Europe 29:54 Challenges of Implementing Bamboo Structures in Europe 32:26 The Need for Building Codes and Regulations 34:20 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing among Experts 35:31 Importance of Proper Treatment and Construction Techniques 38:31 Bamboo's Potential in Hot Climates 43:03 The European Bamboo Expo - VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT 1.) 🦠 Microorganism Marvel: How Nature's Tiny Allies Enhance Bamboo Growth 🎋 https://youtu.be/4c6jNRTjoVI 2.) 🍁 Bamboo and Silica: The Dynamic Duo of Life Regeneration https://youtu.be/d-VGdQtETNs 3.) 🇨🇴 ekawa 5th Generation Co-Creative Bamboo Workshop in the Jungle https://youtu.be/AvRnEeeKZww - 💡🎋 ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. - ❤️ SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. 👉 FOLLOW Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/ThinkBamboo/

The bamboo construction kit is a collaborative project between Paulino and Christian to create an affordable and resilient housing solution using bamboo. The kit is designed with a hexagonal form, inspired by nature's strength and efficiency. Full postcast summary: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/05/05/a-decade-of-bold-efforts-fuels-mozambiques-bamboo-destiny/ #ThinkBamboo #ThinkBambooPodcast #BambooConstructionKit

In Ep.34 of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, host JJ speaks with Paulino Botao, a bamboo enthusiast from Mozambique, now living in Germany. They discuss Paulino's Bamboo Construction Kit, his three-hectare experimental bamboo plantation in Mozambique, and his collaboration with academic institutions. Paulino highlights the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in advancing the bamboo industry. | https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/05/05/a-decade-of-bold-efforts-fuels-mozambiques-bamboo-destiny/ - [00:01] Introduction and Background [05:18] The Bamboo Construction Kit [09:28] Hexagonal Structure Of the Kit [12:51 Three-Hectare Experimental Bamboo Plantation in Mozambique [16:20] Pruning Bamboo of the Plantation [26:46] Collaboration with academia [27:54] Bamboo research center(s) [32:47] Bamboo Charcoal Benefits - In this episode of the Think Bamboo Podcast, host JJ interviews Paulino Botao, a bamboo enthusiast based in Germany and originally from Mozambique. The three main topics discussed are the Bamboo Construction Kit, the three-hectare experimental bamboo plantation in Mozambique, and Paulino's collaboration with academia. Paulino emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in the bamboo industry. He also discusses the development of the Bamboo Construction Kit, which aims to provide an affordable and adaptable solution for building resilient housing. The Experimental Bamboo Plantation in Mozambique is a valuable research site for studying the growth and potential of different bamboo species. Paulino emphasizes the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in the bamboo industry. - 1. Bamboo Construction Kit**: The podcast guest, Paulino Botao, talks about his collaboration with Christian and Kristoff, architects based in Germany, on a bamboo construction kit. This kit is a modular and adaptable instruction manual, designed in an IKEA-style, aimed at making bamboo construction more accessible and affordable. It is part of an interdisciplinary collaboration with The Rhein-Main University in Germany and local universities in Mozambique, engaging architecture students in the design process. 2. Experimental Bamboo Plantation**: Paulino Botao discusses his three-hectare bamboo test plantation in Mozambique. The plantation includes various species of bamboo and incorporates agroforestry practices with pineapple crops growing between the bamboo. This approach aims to demonstrate the benefits of bamboo in terms of sustainability, fire resistance, and agroforestry. Additionally, Paulino mentions his recent efforts to start pruning bamboo to improve its growth and resilience, and the use of bamboo waste for mulching and soil enrichment. 3. Interdisciplinary Collaborations**: The podcast highlights Paulino's collaborative efforts with universities and academic institutions in Germany and Mozambique to promote bamboo construction and agroforestry. The goal is to create a curriculum for an educational and research center that will facilitate the development and application of bamboo technology, supporting sustainable practices in sub-Saharan Africa. 4. Bamboo's Environmental Benefits**: Paulino discusses the environmental benefits of bamboo, such as reducing deforestation, improving soil quality, and providing sustainable alternatives for charcoal and building materials. He emphasizes the importance of engaging local communities in bamboo cultivation and educating them about its potential benefits, especially in reducing smoke and pollution in traditional homes. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

Christoph Dieckhans discusses in the Ep.33 of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, his master thesis on a Bamboo Construction Education Center in Ghana, highlighting the vision for a modular Bamboo Construction Kit and international collaboration through the Bamboo Seminar. He emphasizes the significance of interdisciplinary efforts and aims to spread the 'bamboo virus' while developing sustainable construction solutions. - Chapters: [00:01] Introduction and Background [04:03] Master Thesis [10:05] Changes Implementing Bamboo [16:31] The Bamboo Construction Kit: A Modular and Adaptable Solution [29:14] Bamboo Seminars at RheinMain University [36:27] Constructing the Rooftop of a Bamboo Treatment Area in Ghana [46:54] The Importance of Global Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work [48:31] Personal goal to infect people with the bamboo virus - They discuss three main topics: Christoph's collaboration with the nonprofit organization Grow Colorful Ghana to develop a bamboo construction education center, the vision for a modular and adaptable bamboo construction kit, and the bamboo seminar Christoph is conducting at the Rhein-Main University. The seminar focuses on climate-friendly buildings and materials like bamboo, clay, and wood. The conversation explores the challenges of bamboo construction, the need for certification for bamboo craftsmen, and the importance of research projects and international collaboration. The conversation covers various topics related to bamboo construction, including the Bamboo Construction Center, seminars in Ghana and Mozambique, the challenges of building with bamboo, the importance of reforestation, and the potential of bamboo in sustainable architecture. The speakers discuss the need for collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of bamboo construction and the potential economic benefits for African countries. They also touch on the use of bamboo in combination with other sustainable materials like clay and adobe. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of bamboo as a versatile and sustainable building material. - The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

🎋 ThinkBamboo PodCast : Se.1, Ep.6 -- Christoph & Thibaut from BambooNeem in La Reunion discuss their journey with bamboo. https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2023/04/20/bambooneems-grassroots-social-entrepreneurship-in-a-french-overseas-island/ [00:01] Intro : Bamboo Neem promotes bamboo in La Reunion [05:31] Bamboo can help develop sustainable agriculture and industry. [10:46] Developing a sustainable bamboo industry [14:47] Promoting bamboo as a resilient industry [19:31] Developing bamboo culture for building material [23:44] Bamboo has potential for continuous harvest and regenerative approach [28:20] Working with architecture and engineering schools to promote bamboo [32:30] International bamboo workshop to be organized next year - The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

🎋 🎶 Welcome to the mesmerizing world of nature's marvels! 🌿 Witness the majestic Giant Bamboo in all its glory! 🎍✨ 🎬 In this journey, get ready to discover the wonders of the Giant Bamboo. Did you know that this incredible plant is known for its rapid growth and captivating beauty? 🌱✨ 💨 Hold on tight as we unveil its astonishing growth rate, reaching heights of up to 98 feet (30 meters) in just a few months! 🌿📏 And that's not all! These baby shoots sprout with impressive speed, adding new green life to the world every day. 🌱💚 💧 But the Giant Bamboo isn't just a visual marvel—it's a master of water storage too! This incredible plant can hold an astonishing amount of water within its hollow stems, helping regulate water levels in its surroundings. It's nature's own reservoir! 💦💚 🌍 As we explore its magnificent presence, let's not forget the valuable biodiversity services it offers. The Giant Bamboo provides a haven for various flora and fauna, nurturing countless species within its dense foliage. It's an ecosystem in itself! 🐦🌿🦋 🌱 So, let's dance in harmony with nature and celebrate the captivating Giant Bamboo, an emblem of growth, resilience, and the enchanting balance it brings to our planet! 🌍🎋 - SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046 - #NatureWonders #GiantBamboo #bamboo #BiodiversityTreasures #DiscoveringNature #thinkbamboo

Short of Ep.32 - The Journey of a Young El Savadorian Architect turned Bamboo Student and Grass Bender. ThinkBamboo - Bryan Cano - jaraguah | https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/04/15/new-horizons-from-architect-to-eco-pioneer-a-bamboo-visionarys-odyssey/ He discusses the challenges he faced in finding the right bamboo species and learning the techniques of bamboo construction. #Bamboo #ThinkBamboo #BambooElSalvador #jaraguah #thinkbamboopodcast #BambooKnowledge

Ep.32 - The Journey of a Young El Savadorian Architect turned Bamboo Student and Grass Bender. ThinkBamboo - Bryan Cano - jaraguah | https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/04/15/new-horizons-from-architect-to-eco-pioneer-a-bamboo-visionarys-odyssey/ - [00:01] Introduction and Background [03:03] Building the First Cabin [10:58] Implementing Bamboo Construction [15:07] Visiting Colombia for Inspiration [38:05] The First Three Cabins [42:03] The Second Cabin - Pangolera [44:26] Designing with Recycled Wood and Bamboo [45:07] Maintaining a Consistent Design Aesthetic [46:01] Influences from Akawa and Takwara [47:00] Building the Largest Bamboo Structure [48:12] Challenges of Building with Bamboo in the Rainy Season [49:10] Incorporating Different Types of Bamboo [50:29] The Magical Atmosphere of the Bamboo Structures [52:34] Future Plans for Building with Bamboo [53:42] Experimenting with Rammed Earth [54:49] Creating a Reception Desk with Rammed Earth [56:16] The Process of Building with Rammed Earth [58:48] Using Recycled Materials in Construction [01:00:01] Creating an Ancestral Knowledge Museum Experience [01:01:00] Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring Others [01:02:06] Preserving Trees within the Structures [01:03:11] Aesthetics and Functionality of the Structures [01:04:19] Incorporating Natural Elements in the Design [01:05:05] Using Bamboo and Rattan for Lighting [01:06:30] Involving Family Members in the Project [01:07:37] The Unique Bamboo Building Scene in Latin America [01:08:36] Future Plans for Bamboo Workshops and Education - Brian, an architect and entrepreneur from El Salvador, shares his journey of building with bamboo and other sustainable materials. He discusses the challenges he faced in finding the right bamboo species and learning the techniques of bamboo construction. Brian also talks about the first three cabins he built, including the use of recycled materials. He highlights the unique design and features of each cabin, showcasing his commitment to sustainability and creating a one-of-a-kind experience for guests. In this conversation, Bryan discusses his experience designing and building eco cabins in El Salvador using recycled wood and bamboo. He highlights the importance of maintaining a consistent design aesthetic while incorporating different types of bamboo. Bryan draws inspiration from Akawa and Takwara in his designs and shares the challenges of building with bamboo during the rainy season. He also discusses his future plans for building with bamboo and experimenting with rammed earth. Bryan emphasizes the use of recycled materials and the preservation of trees within the structures. He concludes by expressing his desire to share his knowledge and inspire others through workshops and education. - The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

Bamboos release phytochemicals including the terpene myrcene Which we absorb through our skin and in aerosol particulates that we inhale through our respiratory system - these we get just by spending time with bamboos. The act of sharing space with bamboos and better yet walking through a bamboo forest will reduce stress and anxiety while increasing a feeling of connectedness and clarity. The potential of utilizing green therapy to treat mental illness both mild and severe should include planting bamboos in spaces of healing and safety. Churches, schools, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals should all include therapy gardens for both the people attending / living in these places as well as those who help to make these spaces function. Source: Shanti Leaf Tea Full Podcast With Shanti from Bamboo Leaf Tea https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2023/10/08/bamboo-and-silica-the-dynamic-duo-of-life-regeneration/ #ThinkBamboo #ThinkBambooPodcast #bamboo

💡🦠 The Importance of Microbial Diversity - correlation to plant growth is the 🍄 fungal to 🦠 bacterial ratio. 🧐 👉 The holy grail is like one to one, like most 🌱 plants that we grow as crops, they require one to one fungi, for every one gram of bacteria, there's one gram of fungi. ☝️⚖️ Full ThinkBamboo podcast - https://youtu.be/4c6jNRTjoVI?si=AWqohgZYGepNnuYT #ThinkBamboo #microorganisms #bacteria #fungi #shorts #ThinkBambooPodcast

Short of the Ep.27 of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast is a update with ekawa founders Elle and Sergio directly from within their Jungle Lab in Colombia. We discuss the upcoming 5th Generation Three Week long RETREAT WORKSHOP of sculptural Bamboo architecture. - Elle and Sergio from EKAWA discuss the upcoming Generation 5 workshop, which is a three-week immersive experience in bamboo architecture. They explain the co-creation process and the importance of learning about bamboo techniques and structural thinking. The workshop is open to people from various backgrounds, including architects, creative individuals, and those seeking a sense of purpose. The bamboo structures in the Bamboo Village serve as inspiration for participants, and the workshop offers different accommodation options. EKAWA's goal is to create living spaces that uplift and align individuals with nature. #ThinkBambooPodcast #Guaduacolombia #BambooColombia #ekawa https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/02/07/ekawa-5th-generation-co-creative-bamboo-workshop-in-the-jungle/

In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly paramount, Sean Jackson, the visionary entrepreneur of Tru-FitForma (“True Fit Form”), is at the forefront of a sustainable fashion revolution. In a recent conversation with JJ, he delved deep into the advantages of bamboo fiber over traditional cotton, shedding light on the remarkable benefits that bamboo clothing brings to both consumers and the environment. | https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/03/31/style-upgrade-for-good-bamboo-venture-in-the-apparel-industry/ #ThinkBamboo #ThinkBambooPodcast #BambooPodcast #BambooClothing #TruFitForma the bamboo itself is antibacterial resistant, so it does great jobs. You don't have to worry about all these different pests attacking it. Compare that to cotton. Growing up in the United States, we learned in history that at the end of the 19th century, our cotton... industry was almost wiped out because of the boll weevil and a lot of the cotton was grown in the south or the southern part of the United States. A lot of those southern, the entire southern economy was pretty much devastated because the boll weevil came up from the south and it attacked the cotton shoots and the price of cotton started going up and a lot of these different farmers didn't know what to do. As a result, they started growing peanuts to try to recycle the land, get it cultivating again so they could start growing cotton again. Yes. Now, you fast forward another 40 years, 30 years, and now you're in the 20th century, and we've got these chemical pesticides that they have developed to basically attack the

Short Bamboo Seminar AfricaIn this NEXT GENERATION episode, Jane Glissmann, shares here experiences studying built heritage and architecture in Germany, her impressions and learnings during various exchange programs/on-site seminars, on the African continent. One of the courses she was inscribed at the The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences @HochschuleRheinMain was called Klimagerechtes Bauen - Design build-Climate oriented Construction. This is where they built a bamboo pavilion structure from scratch which was subsequently dismantled and then rebuilt the Unique Bamboo Pavilion for the European Bamboo Expo 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. Yes, so the seminar started out in Maputo, which is the capital city of Mozambique, and that's where the more theoretical part of the, or the input part of the workshop took place. So we heard lots of talks from different people in the country, like also some who are already having experiences with bamboo. others who are trying to reinforce bamboo more in different areas. And there were also some people from other countries and other corporations that have also yet had more experience with it. And then we heard lectures of two people who developed a bamboo construction kit in their master thesis. And that's also where then the workshop. #thinkbamboo #Bamboo #Bamboopodcast #thinkbamboopodcast #NextGenerationThinkBamboo

Ep.31 of the Next Generation #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Jane, formerly a student at The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, delves into her bamboo journey. Through her experiences, Jane illuminates the transformative potential of bamboo in sustainable construction practices, offering invaluable insights into building materials and shaping a greener future. - [00:01] Introduction and Background [03:10] Bamboo Construction and Cultural Heritage [07:23] Bamboo in Different Regions and Building Techniques [08:19] Bamboo as a Sustainable Solution in Rural Areas [11:09] Bamboo Seminar in Mozambique [12:03] Developing a Bamboo Construction Kit [13:29] Bamboo in Mozambique and Potential for Change [18:54] Adaptable System for Bamboo Construction [25:21] Personal Growth and Engagement with Bamboo [33:24] Recommendations for Getting Involved with Bamboo - Introduction Next Generation: New podcasts series called: “NEXT GENERATION” ThinkBamboo Podcast, featuring the younger generation mostly students. The goal here is to tap into their brains and get a better idea of their motivation and challenges within the professional bamboo world. - #thinkbamboo #Bamboo #thinkbamboopodcast #thinkbambooNextGeneration #nextgeneration - The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

Ep.30 of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Sean Jackson, the visionary behind Tru-FitForma ("True Fit Form") start-up, takes center stage. Sean unpacks the myriad advantages of bamboo fiber, spotlighting its sustainable allure and water efficiency. Tune in as this entrepreneur navigates through the fabric of Tru-FitForma's journey, weaving together threads of innovation, perfect fit, and environmental consciousness. Join us as we explore the boundless potential of bamboo clothing and his mission to redefine style with sustainability at its core. ThinkBamboo Podcast Chapters: [00:01] Advantages of using bamboo fiber versus cotton [01:23] Sustainability of bamboo sourcing [09:14] Flexibility and comfort of bamboo clothing [11:11] Tru-FitForma brand and its focus on well-fitting bamboo clothing [21:08] Process of making bamboo fiber for clothing [31:18] Motivation behind starting Tru-FitForma brand [37:50] Importance of specific sizing in Tru-FitForma clothing [38:42] Challenges with Finding the Right Fit [39:25] Overcoming Sizing Issues [40:01] The Challenges of Kickstarter [40:48] The Importance of Marketing and Visibility on Kickstarter [41:17] The Energy and Passion Required for Fundraising [41:47] The Versatility of Tru-FitForma [42:21] The Rise of Leisurewear [43:09] The Appeal of Comfortable and Presentable Clothing [43:43] The Potential for Different Colors and Neck Styles [44:13] The Shift in Dress Codes in Corporate America [45:04] The Desire to Look Good and Be Comfortable [45:16] Expanding the Color Options [45:28] The Potential for Natural Colors and Different Dyes [46:06] The Unique Selling Point of Tru-FitForma [46:27] The Potential for Recycling and Repurposing [47:19] The Environmental Impact of Bamboo Clothing [48:03] The Potential for Domestic Bamboo Production [49:21] The https://www.EuropeanBambooExpo.eu [55:59] The Tru-FitForma Kickstarter Campaign [56:48] Following Tru-FitForma on Instagram [57:37] Future Plans for Tru-FitForma [58:34] The Potential Entry of Big Clothing Manufacturers [01:00:06] The Advantage of Being a Startup [01:01:02] The Success of Startups in Disrupting Industries [01:02:38] The Potential for Domestic Bamboo Production [01:03:25] The Versatility of Bamboo in Polycultures [01:06:04] The Historical Significance of Bamboo [01:07:18] Supporting the Tru-FitForma Kickstarter Campaign [01:09:22] Conclusion - The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. - SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

In the 29th episode of the Next Generation #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Silvanus, a former exchange student at The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany, delves into his bamboo journey. https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/03/22/embracing-destiny-silvanus-bamboo-journey-from-namibia-to-germany/ - [00:01] Introduction and Background [00:42] Studying Architecture in Namibia and Germany [03:23] Attending the Bamboo Seminar in Mozambique [06:16] The Importance of Knowledge and Bamboo Cultivation [08:05] Sustainability and Green Practices in Germany [09:07] The Future of Bamboo in Namibia [13:23] Water Harvesting and Bamboo in Namibia [20:01] Bamboo in Germany and Namibia [23:14] Working with Bamboo and Bamboo Furniture [26:18] Connecting Bamboo and Bamboo Joints [28:26] Building a Bamboo Pavilion in Germany [33:14] Recommendations for Future Bamboo Architects - #thinkbamboo #Bamboo #thinkbamboopodcast #thinkbambooNextGeneration #nextgeneration --- The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

🦠🍄 The Soil Food Web, there's Dr. Elaine Ingham on the slide there, you know, world premiere microbiologist. And by the way, anybody out there who's really interested in this stuff, you can go on soilfoodweb.com and you can see the map. of all of the people that have been trained in microscope tech, like I have using this system. So we have a global network of soil, you know, citizen scientists, and we are trained in a standardized process of analyzing soil microbiology. And they're everywhere. You probably got people near you. So yeah. Awesome! That's really interesting! Yeah, so you can see on that slide, you got the plant there, the organic matter, that's really incredibly important in all of this organic matter content in the soil. We talked about the topsoil, that's what topsoil is. It's organic matter and it's microbes and roots. And then you get the fungi, the nematodes. Nematodes are microscopic earthworms. You know, a lot of emphasis has been on earthworms. and how good they are for the soil. Yeah, the big ones, but nematodes, nematodes are like some of the most populous organisms on earth and they're microscopic. We hopefully will see some if we do a scan later. You got bacteria, you got protozoa. So protozoa, that's another phyla. And those are like amoeba, flagellates, ciliates. Then you have the arthropods, which are like little insects. and then you got animals and birds. So it's like a food chain, but it's a food web because it's more, it's not linear. #Bamboo #Soil #Fungi #Regeneration #ThinkBamboo

Monitoring microbial diversity and the fungal-to-bacterial ratio is important for ecosystem resilience This is like biocontrol agents. You could consider this kind of a biocontrol agent, but you can also consider certain fungi. Or we mentioned BT, bacillus thuringiensis. That's a biocontrol agent. We talked about how that can kill caterpillars or other pest insects. And it's a bacteria, so it's not a toxic chemical, right? Then you've got, this one's really cool, entomopathogenic fungi. It's a big mouthful, but basically, if you see those grasshoppers on the right, on the side of the screen there, those grasshoppers, they're zombie. This is the zombie fungus. Yeah, if there were zombies, a zombie apocalypse, it would be because of a fungus jumping to humans. These fungi attack, they infect animal organisms like grasshoppers or other insects, and they literally kill them. But for a brief moment, they'll control the behavior and they'll cause, one time I was hiking in the woods and on a mountain top and I saw all these flies and they were all like, they were like creating these white. Beards it was like a beard hanging from a tree and like what is that? I mean now I realize it was a Entomopathogenic fungus that had attacked the flies and it took over their brain and caused them to fly and Find each other and form a big old mess Hang in there like an icicle crazy, but it does that because it's it hacks the nervous system of the animal and then makes it behave in a way that's going to spread the spores. Yep, yep, pretty cool stuff. So microbial diversity is key to ecosystem resilience. There is no silver bullet. That's why I don't really have to know exactly what all is in this compost. It just works because it's so complex. But again, back to pathogens, they are part of it and they are not disease causing when you have complexity.

The #bamboo is a #Holobiont. The soil is a hollow, well, let's see. The organisms like a nematode, an earthworm is a hollow biome because an earthworm has #bacteria that live on its skin.

In the 28th episode of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Everest Holmes from National Bamboo delves into bamboo's pivotal role in soil regeneration. With expertise in unraveling the intricate dynamics between microorganisms and plant vitality, Everest offers invaluable insights crucial for fostering genuine organic agricultural practices | - The following chapters cover a range of topics from bamboo's role in soil regeneration to the intricate relationships between microorganisms and plant health, making them essential for understanding true organic agricultural practices: - [00:01] Introduction and Background [11:59] The Potential of Bamboo in Regenerating Soil [24:55] The Benefits of Bamboo in Agriculture [32:00] The Role of Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria in Bamboo [33:03] Inoculating Plants with Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria [36:13] The Role of Fungi in Soil [39:26] Creating Biologically Rich Compost [40:30] Mycorrhizal Fungi and Their Role in Plant Growth [49:36] Disease Suppression and the Role of Microbes [53:29] The Importance of Biologically Complete Compost [01:06:30] The Soil Food Web and Regenerative Farming [01:08:23] The Benefits of Vermicompost [01:09:21] The Intricate Relationship Between Bamboo and Microbes [01:10:21] Challenges and Opportunities in Biological Farming [01:12:22] Exploring the Microscopic World of Compost [01:19:47] The Survival and Dormancy of Microorganisms [01:22:17] The Importance of Oxygen, Moisture, and Temperature [01:24:26] The Holobiont Theory and Interconnectedness [01:26:40] Shifting Perspectives and Reframing Worldviews [01:31:07] Preventative Approaches in Agriculture and Medicine [01:34:07] The Wisdom of Life and Plants [01:35:06] Exploring the Potential of Electroculture [01:36:20] The Fourth Phase of Water and its Connection to Electroculture [01:39:24] Exclusion Zone Water and its Role in Plant Growth [01:46:31] Understanding Soil as a Living Organism --- The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. --- SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

I wanted to mention that your lenses, glasses are also like 50 or 60 percent bamboo. Right. Yeah, man. That's pretty cool. Wow. Did you do? Holland Yeah. These are made by a Vietnamese craftsman who studied in Japan on how to work with bamboo, and collaborated with him last year to make these. It's a combination of Vietnamese ox horn with Bart barbitus bamboo from the north of Vietnam. Wow. So totally natural. Not even the front is like also natural and the side are bamboo. Holland all locally sourced natural materials. And this is one I recommend just because of, you're wearing metal or you're wearing plastic on your skin every day, especially if you have like metal or plastic earrings. You can actually feel how it impacts your skin. And if you are wearing a more natural material like bamboo that breathes, it feels great, You don't have that stink, you don't have that itching-ness that the plastic glasses would provide. And I'm in love with bamboo, so I just want it with me daily. #thinkbamboo #bamboo

Elle and Sergio, visionary architects from the UK, as they reunite for another riveting podcast with #ThinkBamboo. Discover their upcoming #Bamboo Lab workshop in Colombia—an immersion into sculptural bamboo architecture and a lifestyle of rewilding. Disconnect from ‘normal’ life, reconnect with your dreams, and reimagine the possibilities of sustainable living amidst #EKAWA, a lush rainforest sanctuary in the San Blas valley of Antioquia, Colombia. WEB | https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/02/07/ekawa-5th-generation-co-creative-bamboo-workshop-in-the-jungle/

The 27th episode of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast is a update with ekawa founders Elle and Sergio directly from within their Jungle Lab in Colombia. We discuss the upcoming 5th Generation Three Week long RETREAT WORKSHOP of sculptural Bamboo architecture! - [00:00] ekawa's upcoming event, 5th Generation, in July [02:49] Three-week workshop immerses participants in nature and alternative lifestyle. [07:42] Bamboo lab as a base for imagination and innovation [09:53] Workshop will be conducted in English [14:51] Participants can submerge into sculptural bamboo architecture. [17:07] Emergence of a movement in sustainable architecture [21:05] Sculptural space as a space of wellness and upliftment [23:08] Immersing in a different reality for three weeks shapes design and creativity. [30:00] Various accommodation options for workshops in Colombia, South America. --- The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046

Explore the 26th episode of the ThinkBamboo Podcast and step into the creative mind of visionary Bamboo Artist, Holland. As the Creative Director of Culm-Innate Studio in Vietnam, Holland shares his journey as a Bamboo Designer, Contractor, Installation Artist, and Art Teacher, making this episode a captivating dive into the world of bamboo from a artistic point of view. - [00:00] Introduction to Holland, the Bamboo Artist. [00:40] Insights into bamboo education in Vietnam. [04:06] Holland's journey from the U.S. to Vietnam. [08:46] Exploring various bamboo installations. [10:41] Holland's motivations for working with bamboo. [13:55] Recognizing skilled bamboo craftsmen in Vietnam. [14:36] Shifting perspectives on bamboo beyond stereotypes. [18:53] The positive view of the younger generation towards bamboo. [20:10] Holland's artistic freedom and expression with bamboo. [22:31] Exploring ephemeral art in a cataloged world. [26:19] Discussing surrealism in non-traditional spaces. [28:56] Insights into bamboo's versatility and structural strength. [29:31] The ongoing inspiration drawn from the diversity of bamboo. [30:04] The regenerative potential of bamboo as an alternative to timber. [31:07] Bamboo's temporary beauty and guilt-free use. [31:41] Discussing the impact of bamboo types on longevity. [33:57] Ongoing discovery of bamboo applications and techniques. [38:22] Bamboo glasses made with Vietnamese oxhorn and bamboo collaboration. [39:33] Shifting perspectives on bamboo beyond stereotypes. [40:08] Upcoming events in South Korea, Hong Kong, and potentially China. [46:37] Encouraging people to explore the bamboo rabbit hole. [54:32] Artistic freedom in working with bamboo versus architectural constraints. - SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo FOLLOW ThinkBamboo Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/thinkbamboo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-3669046