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SINGAPORE: Instead of promoting reforestation of trees, a man is putting his money on bamboo instead.

John Hardy, a former jewellery designer is investing at least US$1.5 million into an industry which he believes could provide an environmentally friendly alternative to timber.

He founded a company which designed what is believed to be the world’s largest building made almost entirely of bamboo. Located in Bali, the building is 70 metres long and three storeys high.

Hardy was recently in Singapore to speak at a social enterprise event that focused on creating innovative carbon products and designs.

However, Hardy said he was never this environmentally aware, and became green only after watching the critically acclaimed film "The Inconvenient Truth".

He then sold his jewellery business to create a more sustainable business, founding the PT Bambu Bambu & Meranggi Foundation.

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