Environmental Sustainability
In addition to its environmental regeneration qualities of carbon sequestering, bamboo shoots can release up to 30% more oxygen than other trees (Crompton, 2006). Textiles that are made entirely out of bamboo are labelled as having environmentally friendly or health-enhancing qualities (Government of Canada, 2010). Because bamboo textiles are organic and require such few pesticides, there is a market of consumers who are wiling to pay a higher price for this premium product. With proper forest management, the production of bamboo textiles would be perfectly sustainable (Hill, 1999).
Economic Impact on Women & Children
Bamboo entrepreneurship is part of a key instrument for the development of the socio-economic status of subsistence and poor farmers in Nepal, as bamboo comprises the majority of the livelihood for poor Nepalese (Bajracharya et. all, 2012). Because of the renewability and sustainability of bamboo, textiles are almost biodegradable (Waite, 2013). Although the creation of bamboo textiles are considered a cottage industry, a continued market would be beneficial as there is a projected net return to labour of 50-100 Nepalese rupees a day or Rs. 9,500 per year/hectare if managed at a national level (Hill, 1999).
In addition to its environmental regeneration qualities of carbon sequestering, bamboo shoots can release up to 30% more oxygen than other trees (Crompton, 2006). Textiles that are made entirely out of bamboo are labelled as having environmentally friendly or health-enhancing qualities (Government of Canada, 2010). Because bamboo textiles are organic and require such few pesticides, there is a market of consumers who are wiling to pay a higher price for this premium product. With proper forest management, the production of bamboo textiles would be perfectly sustainable (Hill, 1999).
Economic Impact on Women & Children
Bamboo entrepreneurship is part of a key instrument for the development of the socio-economic status of subsistence and poor farmers in Nepal, as bamboo comprises the majority of the livelihood for poor Nepalese (Bajracharya et. all, 2012). Because of the renewability and sustainability of bamboo, textiles are almost biodegradable (Waite, 2013). Although the creation of bamboo textiles are considered a cottage industry, a continued market would be beneficial as there is a projected net return to labour of 50-100 Nepalese rupees a day or Rs. 9,500 per year/hectare if managed at a national level (Hill, 1999).