Bamboo called green solution for industry

Popular plant can capture more carbon while helping decrease use of plastics

China is calling for joint efforts from countries worldwide to promote sustainable development by boosting the bamboo industry and further contributing to the global fight against climate change.

Known for its biodegradable, non-polluting qualities, bamboo represents the future of green living, and the bamboo industry should gain favorable attention from countries worldwide, said Jiang Zehui, co-chair of the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization's board.

"Well-managed bamboo forests can sequester significantly more carbon than similar tree forests. It should be encouraged to be widely used for industries such as construction, textiles and papermaking," Jiang said at a conference in Beijing on Monday.