I call Vetiver grass the eco steel!
The roots of Vetiver grass have strength of 1/6 of mild steel.
Something as simple as grass and what could be the count of applications and environmental solutions it offers – somewhere around 10,000!! (see some here)
No, I am not joking or exaggerating!
I came to know about this wonderful grass when I did this post.
And there is some great news ?
The first ever National Workshop on the ‘Vetiver System for Environmental Protection and Natural Disaster Management’ is going to be held from 21st to 23rd February 2008 at Cochin, Kerala, India. Overseas participants are welcome.
This workshop provides the means for low cost and immediate action using a proven and tested technology. It is of great importance for people who are looking to remedy many land and water resource problems relating to climate change, resource degradation and pollution.
Please check all the details about workshop here.
urban landscaping with vetiver (floating) in China
It is organized by The Vetiver Network International and India Vetiver Network.
handicrafts from vetiver made in Venezuela
Images via Vetiver Network International.
I heard this root can put any air conditioning system to shame! Is this true???
I am so impressed with this grass. Will you sell me seedlings to plant in Kenya?