Massive deforestation is part of one of the great scourges of the environmentIncluding generating the emission of more than 15% of greenhouse gases in the world, it also leads to the disappearance of certain species of wood such as mahogany or teakYet Wood is recognized as an effective écomatériau, rattan is therefore an interesting alternative
Why rattan can be an attractive alternative?
Rattan is one of the species of NWFPAfter climbing the palm family bristling with family Lépidocayinées
This is a fast growing plant species, it can be an inexhaustible and renewable green buildingOperated for over 5000 years in tropical latitudes, rattan is currently experiencing a privileged place in the manufacture of furniture with contemporary design
Apart from a fast-growing that in some cases can reach a length of 180 meters, rattan is a staple food for many animalsOrangutans are so fond of these protein-rich plants
It therefore combines a substantial source of income for people living in rattan exploitation, but also forests can provide effective protection of endangered species
Rattan is for almost 40% of revenue from neighboring populations in parts of the world
Rattan thus enters into a sustainable development approach that ensures resources and ecological solutions for people, but also for wildlife
Issues of exploitation of rattan
Rattan is interesting in terms of its useWith its special features, integration of this material on a daily basis is quite simple
Rattan has a particular quality of flexibility to make it malleable and transformable at willAlso, with its porous structure, when heated it can give the desired look that will not warp over the years
Especially robust, rattan is not afraid to attack parasites of wood that we find in our latitudesLight and rugged use, the rattan furniture is easily moved
The use of rattan furniture making it possible to limit the destruction of forestsIndeed, the lack of forest managed effectively, especially in less developed countries contributes significantly to the disappearance of primary forest resources
The use of this material also reduces the spread of indoor pollutants harmful to the health of volatile organic compounds such as formaldehydeRattan furniture prevent the use of chemicals such as glues, paints and other materials for petrochemistry
Rattan fits perfectly into an ecological, but also the natural design of a house
The rattan furniture is cheap, but in 2008 representing over $ 2 billion in revenue for operators in the sector according to figures from INBAR (International Network for Bamboo and Rattan)Renewable and available in quantity, it is an investment and cost-effective provider of resources for tropical regions and their inhabitants |
