Dec 9, 2024
Bamboo is becoming increasingly popular in the construction sector as a sustainable alternative for traditional fossil based materials. In collaboration with Dutch LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) specialists Agrodome and the independent assessor LBP|Sight, we have developed an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). This declaration provides insight into the environmental impact of bamboo poles grown in Europe, particularly from our Vidigueira bamboo farm in Portugal.
Why an EPD?
An EPD is a standardized document that describes the environmental impact of a product, from production to delivery. For this EPD, the focus is on raw material supply of a bamboo pole, transportation, and production. The carbon storage capacity of bamboo is impressive: bamboo poles store more CO₂ than they emit.
Download the EPD here
Key insights
Environmentally friendly: Bamboo poles have a negative CO₂ emission due to their biogenic carbon storage.
Low impact: Their environmental impact is minimal compared to traditional building materials.
Local production: Bamboo farms in Europe reduce transportation emissions and contribute to sustainable production.
A sustainable production process
In Portugal, we employ sustainable methods:
Field management: 100% solar powered, 80% rainwater, no crop protection agents applied, clear track for other fauna & flora.
Soil restoration: Bamboo waste is returned to the soil.
Quality control: After harvesting, bamboo poles are processed and selected for quality.
European bamboo poles: A technical overview
BambooLogic’s bamboo poles are versatile and meet a variety of construction needs. Key specifications include:
Diameter: Reference diameter of 3 cm, ranging from 2 to 12 cm.
Wall thickness: Reference thickness of 5 mm, ranging from 2 to 15 mm.
Length: Available from 0.5 to 6 meters.
Unit mass: 650 kg/m³ at 12% moisture content.
Moreover, 1 m³ of bamboo stores an impressive 1,065 kg of CO₂ during its lifecycle. This highlights bamboo’s critical role in mitigating climate change.
Why Choose European bamboo?
Our bamboo poles are an excellent building material for environmentally conscious projects. With their high carbon storage capacity and low environmental impact, they offer a sustainable alternative to traditional materials such as steel, hardwood and concrete.
Want to learn more? Contact BambooLogic or consult our EPD.
