Additionally, the recent bans
on certain plastic items have
increased the demand for
products such as bamboo
straws and pulp that can be
used to replace styrofoam
use in the food service
industry. This multipurpose
plant potentially protects the
environment while serving as
raw material.
Starting a
Business in
Jamaica
Building on
Bamboo
industries and foreign
exchange. Once thought of as
a nuisance by some farmers,
bamboo can be used to
generate income for
vulnerable small farmers. A
strong partnership must be
created with public and
private interests alike if this
opportunity is to be seized.
Widespread public education
is also needed to sensitise
stakeholders on the diverse
opportunities that can exist if
one decides to create a
business based on bamboo in
Jamaica.
The bamboo business in
Jamaica can aid in poverty
alleviation as well as generate
millions of dollars from local
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