Bamboo grows in abundance in Uganda, something that bicycle maker Noordin Kasoma is using to his advantage. He harvests the renewable resource to create an affordable and sustainable means of transportation that doesn’t rely on harmful materials and chemicals. Kasoma’s goal is to help reduce the carbon footprint involved with travelling, even with a vehicle deemed environmentally-friendly. See the unusual bicycles at boogaalibikes.com and learn more about his process. Footage by Boogaali Bikes was used in the creation of this film.
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