Japanese bamboo forests “…For much of Japanese history, the demand for bamboo products, including ... poles used in construction… were well managed. However, as the country entered a period of rapid economic growth …, reliance on domestic bamboo fell due to factors like ... the introduction of cheap and durable plastic products, and a transition to fossil fuels to meet energy needs. As a result, …farmers … abandoned plots in droves.” nippon.com What if the world started again using bamboo?
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