Abstract
This systematic literature review (SLR) of bamboo investigates its functions as an environmentally friendly substitute for traditional wood-based products alongside its operational characteristics, environmental advantages, and economic benefits in the furniture sector. Bamboo has captured the market’s interest because sustainable material demand increases due to its durable quality, renewability features, and cost-effectiveness. However, adoption remains limited due to industry-specific barriers and a need for more awareness. Using the PRISMA methodology, this review analysed 31 studies from Scopus, which were selected based on relevance to bamboo adoption, readiness, and understanding within industry contexts. The findings reveal five critical dimensions impacting bamboo adoption: material properties, environmental impact, economic feasibility, barriers to adoption, and industry readiness. This study further integrates the aspects into a conceptual framework delineating the stages of industries, from profiling to evaluating readiness for adoption. Despite being a helpful guide, this approach has many drawbacks, such as possible bias in the breadth of the reviewed literature and a need for actual data on current technical developments in bamboo processing. The research ends with suggested further studies that must verify this framework’s universal applicability and conduct empirical examinations on bamboo’s economic impact and environmental consequences as an alternative material.
Keywords: Alternative Material, Awareness, Bamboo, Furniture Industry, PRISMA Approach, Readiness.