As he delved deeper into his research, Jon discovered that over 10 million trees were cut down each year just to make toilet paper in the United States. This devastating realization sparked a passion in Jon, and he couldn’t let it go. He shared his findings with his college roommate and future co-founder, Matthew Craft, and the two of them set out to find a solution.
That’s when they stumbled upon bamboo. They were amazed by its regenerative abilities and sustainability, and they were determined to make it the solution to their problem.
Over the next two and a half years, Jon and Matthew dedicated themselves to learning everything they could about bamboo and finding a way to make it a reality. They spent countless hours hypothesizing and testing every idea they had, and finally, after much hard work and determination, their once-simple homework assignment had become a reality. They had found a way to make a difference and create a greener future not just for themselves but for generations to come.