A recent research study has revealed that entrepreneurs, farmers, and supermarkets in Ethiopia prefer bamboo boxes over wood or plastic, due to ease of handling, strength, durability, compatibility for vertical stacking, and contribution to environmental sustainability.Published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, the study concludes that while the demand for box cases in Ethiopia is estimated to grow by 15% annually, the potential users of packaging and storage boxes are dissatisfied with wooden and plastic solutions. The researchers believe this unpopularity is due to their bulky weight, limited durability, and incompatibility with vertical stacking.
