Empowering Change: A Woman's Journey in Promoting Sustainability Through Bamboo Products

　“Having a child lets you live life all over again,” says Marcy, founder of the innovative KIKŌ bio-composite（低碳材料）. As a mother, she is particularly concerned about the environmental issues that the next generation will face and therefore developed an industrial organization that repurposes discarded bamboo into “Bamboo Composite Boards.” She believes it will not only protect the environment but also revive a fading tradition of bamboo craftsmanship.

　As a descendant of factory owners, Marcy recognized the environmental impact of polymer materials and resolved to rebuild the industrial supply chain with bamboo. For Marcy, entrepreneurship is not merely a continuation of her family's legacy but also a response to the environmental destruction of her local river, which she witnessed as a child.
　Marcy's childhood memories of the Erren River（二仁溪）reflect a time when it was heavily polluted. However, after connecting with local advocates dedicated to protecting the river, she learned that the Erren River was once a thriving waterway linking Tainan and Kaohsiung. Its decline was driven by pollution from local plastic industries and the abandonment of thorn bamboo, both of which created environmental hazards.

　She carefully rebuilt the process, starting with the harvesting stage and then developing products through a series of experiments. Through her efforts, she overcame technical challenges and increased the bamboo fiber content to over 80%. The perfect blend of durability and biodegradability enables agricultural waste to be recycled efficiently, promoting sustainability and a healthier environment.
　She expertly blended traditional molds with modern design aesthetics, resulting in products that are both functional and elegantly refined. Her work upholds the high standards associated with international brands. Through determination and proactive measures, she demonstrates that women can create sustainable opportunities within traditional industries, revitalizing the connection between the land and her cultural identity.

以女力之手  啟動竹工藝再生革命
文/蘇宇翎   

「生小孩，是讓你把人生重新活過一次。」身為母親與女性的Kikō低碳材料創辦人Marcy，對下一代環境的憂心，成為推動產業轉變的重要力量，因此決心以廢棄竹材製成「竹植板」，透過工藝喚醒消逝的流竹文化。

Marcy童年記憶中的二仁溪曾是污染嚴重的黑河，在認識長年投入守護河川的地方人士後，她重新理解二仁溪曾是連結臺南與高雄的繁榮航道，卻因塑膠工業與污染而斷裂，刺竹因此被棄置，甚至成為環境隱憂。身為工廠後代的她，看見高分子材料受國際局勢與環保趨勢衝擊，決定以竹材重建產業鏈。

從採收到實驗，逐步重建體系，並突破技術限制，將竹纖維比例提升至80%以上，在耐用與可分解間取得平衡，使農廢真正循環。同時，她結合舊模具與設計美學，打造兼具質感與功能的產品，延續代工國際品牌的嚴謹標準。

Marcy認為，創業不只延續家業，更是一場關於河流記憶、土地修復與自我認同的深度書寫。她以堅韌行動證明，女性能在傳統產業中開創永續新路，讓土地與文化再度連結。