Manipur Startup Zogam Bamboo making Eco-friendly Tiffin Boxes

A Manipur based start-up, Zogam Bamboo has been making a buzz on social media for its innovative, eco-friendly product that not only helps reduce plastic pollution but also gives a boost to local economy. The interesting product is a bamboo tiffin box, yes, a durable tiffin box that can be used as an alternative to plastic tiffin boxes but is made of environment friendly Bamboo shoots.

Shared on Twitter by IFS officer Sudha Ramen, the clip shows the framework of the tiffin carrier. Easily detachable and secured with a tight lock, each and every part of this special item is made from bamboo. The tiffin carrier is said to be much more environment-friendly than plastic or steel ones.

Look at this Bamboo Tiffin carrier made by Zogam Bamboo at Churachandpur, Manipur. Beautiful and innovative design using local resources.

Use natural products – they are not just attractive, but also eco-friendly and it also supports many to have a livelihood. pic.twitter.com/7OFUpfvvWV
— Sudha Ramen 🇮🇳 (@SudhaRamenIFS) July 6, 2020

The durable lunchbox has several compartments that can carry different items, much like the traditional Indian ‘dabba’, which has become out of fashion due to its clunky make and weight. The eco-friendly bamboo lunchbox is light and savvy and can easily replace plastic lunchboxes.

Zogam Bamboo

The Company behind this innovative tiffin box is Zogam Bamboo Works located in in Lamka, a town in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. Ginkhanpau along with his friend and business partner, Golan Suanzamung Naulak, runs this successful eco-friendly handicrafts venture which relies on using local resources for crafting innovative and creative products using naturally available and eco-friendly material. The startup makes a variety of bamboo based products including bamboo pens, decorative pieces, bottles, pen drives and various kitchen items.