![]() ![]() The misconception, Wiseman says, is that all bamboo is invasive and runs wild, out of control. Wiseman knew this location also provided attractive business advantages because it was very close to the US market, which not only reduced his carbon footprint but gave him a significant logistical and financial advantage over Asia-based industries.īamboo – a grass whose fibre has similar characteristics and uses to timber – could and should be planted on degraded land, so there is no conflict with land needed to produce food it regenerates biodiversity and counteracts poverty through long-term job creation it captures more carbon than any tree it helps improve the water table it prevents flooding and it provides a sustainable alternative fibre, mitigating climate change through reducing deforestation.ĮcoPlanet only grows bamboo that is native to and/or approved in the country it is operating in – and more specifically, it only grows specific tropical clumping bamboos. It is also home to vast swathes of degraded land caused by of deforestation. It instantly became his ‘timber’ of choice.Īfter assessing the potential to start commercial bamboo plantations in a number of countries, EcoPlanet Bamboo settled on Central America – in particular, Nicaragua, the second poorest country in the western hemisphere with over 50% of the population living on less than $2 a day, and where Wiseman had a long history of working. It didn’t take long for him to realise that bamboo represented an opportunity to not only make money, but create positive social and environmental impact. Meanwhile, by the time he was 40, he had joined the likes of Walt Disney, Orson Welles and four US presidents in being named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans, receiving the TOYA award in 2006.ĮcoPlanet was born in 2010 during a visit to look at an investment in a bamboo project in Thailand, where the economics of bamboo showed clear evidence of its ability – if executed correctly – to be a true “ triple bottom line” opportunity. To date, it has helped fund over 500 homes across 45 countries. ![]() The latter continues to help orphaned and abandoned children in developing world communities, primarily through funding infrastructure costs of homes in connection with the local community or church. He sold his stake in 1992, leaving California for the midwest to start his next venture.Īt 27, Wiseman founded and ran for 14 years the private equity-based financial services firm InvestLinc Group, as well as co-founding a foundation called World Orphans. In the space of just over six years, he had turned it into a $120m company, with manufacturing in 19 countries. ![]() It really wasn’t about creating a solution to deforestation of natural forest for me it was about giving these poor people a job so their kids can have food in the table and go to school.”Īn entrepreneur from an early age, at 17-year-old Wiseman left his humble home in the south-east US (“ where Top Gear can’t go anymore”, he laughs, “ those are my people”) and three years later he co-founded his own global clothing company. I wanted to create jobs so they had hope. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.“ When we started EcoPlanet Bamboo, I didn’t say I wanted to go save the trees I wanted to go save the people. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Please inform Hostal Ecoplaneta in advance of your expected arrival time. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that to request the airport shuttle service you must contact the property after booking. Cancún International Airport is 11.8 km away. The guest house is 9.4 km from Cancun Bus Station, 17.7 km from Cancun Center, and 21.1 km from La Isla Shopping Mall. Horse riding, cycling, and hiking are available in the surrounding area. This guest house includes a garden, shared kitchen, children's playground, and games room. Airport shuttle services are also offered for free, they must be arranged with the property. Use the bicycle hire or car hire to travel around Hostal Ecoplaneta. Some rooms include tile/marble flooring or hardwood/parquet flooring. Rooms boast a view of the garden, a wardrobe or closet, and a fan. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool all season long. Hostal Ecoplaneta is located in Cancún and offers free WiFi access. ![]()
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