Nicaragua

18 September 2010

CO2 Bambu, based in Granada, Nicaragua, working with the World Bamboo Organization, will participate in World Bamboo Day September 18 by hosting a number of activities in Nicaragua to highlight the work they are doing throughout the country to foster the development of a full- fledged bamboo industry.  These activities will include:

1)    Open house at CO2 Bambu’s factory in Granada and tour of two Guadua-based bamboo homes
Address:   km 49.5 Carretera Nandaime (Granada, Nicaragua) (please contact Thelma, see below)
CO2 Bambu’s factory in Granada is home to final processing of bamboo pillars and bamboo mats.

2) Official opening and open house of CO2 Bambu’s first Urban Renovation project that will consist of a pre-fabricated bamboo structure integrated with an existing artist studio in Granada, Nicaragua

3) Official launch of a guadua nursery in the indigenous communities of RAAN, in Wasakin.

4) Open house of the first CO2 Bambu house to be assembled in RAAN.  This house will be constructed in early September and will be available for viewing on World Bamboo Day.  Visitors to Rosita will be able to also visit nearby bamboo fields.

For more information or directions, please contact Thelma Ginsberg of CO2 Bambu:  (+505) 8739-2329
thelma@co2bambu.com

CO2 Bambu Home, Nicaragua

CO2 Bambu home interior

CO2 Bambu homes on pillars in flood-prone areas

CO2 Bambu factory