Business Model: Southwest Bamboo, mutual-aid capital groups, and bamboo industry cooperatives form a nexus of activity in bamboo production and promotion.  The company also works with the government to assist farmers in increasing their incomes.

Development: Southwest Bamboo cultivates over 3,000 acres of bamboo with high growth prospects as it establishes a network of over 5,200 bamboo farmers as suppliers.  the company is currently partnering with the local government to support the growth of its bamboo products, and it is in the process of building its first processing factory. 

Sustainability Benefits: Southwest Bamboo works to promote the sustainable consumption of resources by offering bamboo as a substitute material for wood.  The company also provides finance for its rural suppliers to promote growth and poverty-reduction in agricultural communities.