Meet Our Supporting Partners

Rizome is at the forefront of proving bamboo’s viability as a primary engineering and construction material. With over two decades of experience, Rizome has been cultivating giant bamboo in subtropical regions such as Florida and the Philippines, building the world’s most reliable bamboo supply chain. The company is dedicated to showcasing the remarkable potential of bamboo as a sustainable solution for the construction industry, especially in a world increasingly in need of eco-friendly materials.

Through sister companies like Bamboo Living, Rizome became the first to secure ICC certification for using bamboo as a structural material in homes and buildings. Their advanced methodology, developed through decades of material science and processing research, includes the pressure treatment of bamboo fibers with clean mineral salts to eliminate insect and mold infiltration, ensuring durability that rivals traditional wood. This method, tested by Washington State University, makes Rizome's bamboo products suitable for both decorative and structural applications.

Rizome’s vertical integration ensures a consistent and reliable supply chain. The company cultivates bamboo in compliance with government regulations in the Philippines, and their own factory near the port guarantees quality control and transparency from farm to finished product. This process not only supports sustainable construction materials but also provides sustainable income for local communities. At the core of Rizome’s mission is planting bamboo, producing lumber, and sequestering billions of tons of carbon dioxide—an environmentally impactful approach that defines the company's commitment to sustainability.