Gaetán Jimienez

Project Number:
BBL-L-012
Pathway:
Land Stored Carbon
Methods:
Bamboo farms
Area size:
8.56 ha
Remover:
Bamboologic
Location:
Bérat, France
Start date:
2024

Total

3055tCO2
units in circulation
for this project

For sale

2394tCO2
Units available for purchase

Holding

611tCO2
Land Stored Carbon

Bamboo, known for its remarkable growth rate as the fastest growing grass, offers significant advantages. With its exceptional CO2 sequestration and oxygen production capabilities, bamboo stands out as an efficient tool to support net-zero emissions goals and align with the objectives of the European Green Deal and reach net zero .

Aside from its carbon sequestration properties, bamboo offers numerous benefits as a plant resource. It efficiently absorbs nitrate from the soil, enhancing soil quality and fertility. Additionally, bamboo’s ability to retain water in the soil helps prevent erosion and promotes soil regeneration. An advantage of bamboo is its long-term sustainability, requiring only a one-time planting for a lifespan ranging from 60 to 100 years. Moreover, bamboo’s rapid regrowth after pruning or harvesting makes it an exceptionally renewable raw material to use for various application for fossil based materials like; concrete, steel and PVC.

Considering these compelling attributes, incorporating bamboo into business practices can yield substantial advantages. Enterprises can leverage bamboo’s ability to sequester CO2 and its sustainable growth rate to demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability. By integrating bamboo into various industries, businesses can tap into its versatile applications while contributing to reducing carbon emissions. The utilization of bamboo as a renewable resource aligns with both ecological and business interests, providing a solid foundation for environmentally conscious enterprises.


About The Remover

Meet Gaetan, a visionary farmer who has discovered his passion for cultivating bamboo. In his pursuit of the perfect agricultural venture, Gaetan has uncovered the ideal cultivation practice he has long sought. With bamboo, he revels in significant biomass production, creating a sustainable source of raw material. Beyond this, bamboo serves as a permanent ground cover, preventing soil erosion and promoting ecological balance. Gaetan is particularly enthusiastic about the profitability inherent in bamboo cultivation, foreseeing a plethora of outlets ranging from construction materials to diverse artisanal products. In embracing bamboo, Gaetan not only tends to a thriving crop but also pioneers a sustainable and economically sound farming approach that resonates with his long-term vision for a greener and more prosperous future.

Website

https://www.bamboocarbonremoval.eu/co2-certificates/bamboo-farm-jimenez

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