A look into a sustainable material, Coconut Palm Tree, and how it is used in the world of Green and Sustainable Design
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Personal views
From what my research, vacations especially to the Carribbean, I have seen first hand what the locals use the Coconut palm for in there habitats. Some would say that the reason for the palm to be sustainable is because you can use the entire tree for something, an almost no waste use for it. The outer layer of the tree, or the husk, is used for roof sheeting, flooring, furniture, etc, it is the most durable part of the tree. The inner part, or the core, is used for eating, I actually tried it, not so bad, hearts of palm. The leaves, or the top, is used for things of a lesser importance, for instance baskets, clothing, insulation, etc. That is the entire tree. Locals after they use the tree, I noticed that they plant a new one after. So this is helping the argument"Is it sustainable".
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