Every year millions of plastic bottled water are sold and tossed away after one-time use. Not just a bottle is made from Luong bamboo. Luong is one of the fastest growing types of grass and can grow up to 30 meters with a 12 cm diameter. It is normally harvested after 5 years, which binds the CO2 much faster than slow growing trees. We always strive to source bamboo with good and safe working conditions and to make sure our supply chain is as sustainable as possible. We are therefore working closely with the local government in Vietnam, the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, and the ©Forest Stewardship Council® to obtain a FSC SLIMF certification. We source our bamboo from local bamboo forest communities that are home to 3000 families in Vietnam. Some families are supported financially by the local district government, but in general each family applies for an area of forest where they grow, maintain and harvest the bamboo.