It requires no pesticides or chemical fertilisers

It grows rapidly and is ready to harvest in 3-5 years

It rarely needs replanting

It sequesters carbon dioxide and is carbon neutral

It produces more oxygen than trees

It plays an important role in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

It requires no irrigation

It is excellent for inhibiting soil erosion

It grows in a wide range of environments

Its production into fibres has lower environmental impact than other forms of fibre, especially synthetic ones.