Mark

As the fastest-growing grass, bamboo offers remarkable environmental advantages, particularly its capacity for CO₂ absorption and oxygen generation. Beyond its carbon storage, bamboo improves soil health by absorbing nitrates, retaining moisture, reducing soil erosion, and fostering regeneration. Its life expectancy of 60 to 100 years means bamboo requires only a one-time planting, regrowing quickly after each harvest, making it a sustainable, renewable resource. This eco-friendly material serves as a green alternative to traditional fossil-based products like concrete, steel, and PVC. Bamboo's evergreen nature supports biodiversity, providing habitats for various plants, fungi, insects, and animals, while also excelling at water retention.

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About our carbon farmer‍

Mark Oprins is a dedicated bamboo expert with extensive experience in propagating and cultivating various bamboo species alongside his father. He has witnessed firsthand the positive impact of bamboo on nature, climate, and communities across different regions worldwide.Believing strongly in bamboo's potential as a raw material for biobased products and its benefits for soil and climate, Mark established this bamboo field near Merksplas, in northern Belgium. His work highlights the transformative power of bamboo in promoting sustainability and ecological health.