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Dr. Bamboo’s Thriving Vision: Catalyzing Uganda with a Vibrant Ecosystem

Dr. Bamboo’s Thriving Vision: Catalyzing Uganda with a Vibrant Ecosystem

Ep.39 Dr. Koojo Charles Amori from Kontiki Bamboo in Uganda, a company dedicated to the full spectrum of bamboo product manufacturing. Explore the fascinating world of bamboo as Charles discusses products from toothpicks and skewers to blinds and biochar. Learn how Kontiki Bamboo integrates sustainability and circular economy principles across their operations.

ThinkBamboo Podcast: Season 1, Episode 8 - Bamboo Uganda

Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in Uganda’s Bamboo Industry

Bamboo-Uganda is a social business focused on pushing the bamboo value chain in Uganda. The organization was founded two years ago by a group of bamboo enthusiasts looking to fill a gap in the bamboo processing industry in Uganda. The main challenge was the lack of access to bamboo, which they solved by identifying existing plantations and starting a small processing facility to experiment with making quality products.