How is the use of bamboo in tribal life different from that of the paper mill?
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Explanation:
Keeping in mind the potential benefit for tribal and other communities living in and ... Bamboo came to be used mostly in the paper and pulp industry.
We can observe difference by looking at the usage of bamboo in tribal life and paper mill.
Usage of bamboo in tribal life:
1. Bamboo Drip Irrigation
For the past 200 years,Tribal farmers residing on the hills in north east of India are using bamboo to make pipes for an effective drip irrigation system.
2. Jaapi
The conical hat is vibrant in color and is beautifully decorated by local artisans in the village. This large hat is made from tightly woven bamboo.
3. Bamboo Shoot
This bamboo part is used as food by tribal people. Pickles and curries are made using bamboo shoots.
4. Bamboo hollows for cooking
These are used for cooking food. Bamboo hollows have long been filled with rice or meat (wrapped in plantain leaves) which is later cooked on coal embers.
Usage of bamboo in the paper mill:
- Bamboo is an essential non-wood fiber raw material for pulping and papermaking.
- Especially in these developing countries like India and China, bamboo has been a raw material for the papermaking industry.
- If we compare bamboo with wood, Ir has the advantages of a short growth cycle (3 to 5 years), self-reproduction, and low cost in maintenance and regeneration.
- In its chemical composition, bamboo is a better fiber raw material for pulping and paper making compared with other non-wood fibers such as wheat straw, reed, and bagasse.
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