About bamboo in Switzerland

Why SBS?

Switzerland has a growing body of expertise and research in bamboo, including at its leading academic and research institutions. Yet there is no dedicated platform bringing together the diverse community of people and organisations working with, researching or interested in bamboo. SBS exists to fill that gap.

Why bamboo?

Bamboo is gaining worldwide importance as a highly sustainable and remarkably versatile natural resource. It is used in construction, food, textiles, agriculture and carbon fibre, as well as in a vast range of traditional and modern products, from furniture and bicycles to baskets and musical instruments.

Its exceptional growth rate, ability to sequester carbon and potential to restore depleted soils make bamboo a powerful resource in the fight against climate change. Bamboo can help reduce our dependence on fossil-based materials, support the transition to a circular economy and provide renewable alternatives across a growing range of applications. SBS believes that bamboo has the potential to become a key resource in the transition towards a more sustainable, circular and resilient future.

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Who is it for?

Architects, engineers, designers, craftspeople, builders, planters, traders, researchers and anyone curious about bamboo — whether individuals, non-profits or companies in or connected with Switzerland.

What we do

Connect

Bring together people, organisations and expertise.

Share

Exchange knowledge, research and experience within the community.

Learn

Provide workshops, training and opportunities for professional development.

Enable

Facilitate collaboration, advice and connections between members and external partners.

Represent

Provide a point of contact for bamboo in Switzerland and connect the Swiss community internationally.

Inspire

Raise awareness of bamboo's potential and applications among the public, professionals and decision-makers.

Who we are

Founded in 2026, SBS is a non-profit association based in Zurich and aims to address all things related to bamboo in Switzerland.

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Partners & network

SBS works alongside Switzerland's academic and research community, including ETH Zurich, EPFL and the European Bamboo Foundation — with others to be added here as partnerships are confirmed and permission is given.