Hempearth, a Canadian cannabis company, has announced plans to build an airplane using hemp as a key component. There’s little argument that hemp is the wonder plant of the ages. Despite being associated with its naughty cousin, marijuana, hemp has been put to thousands of vital uses over the ages. Not only has it been used for rope, but also fabric, medicine and a super food. But this latest incarnation is taking things to a whole new level.
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Slow Fiber Movement – move over fast fashion, hemp is coming for you
Fast fashion is terrible for the environment. Everyone needs clothing but we don’t need to all rely on businesses that sell mostly synthetic fibers with styles meant only to last a season. Instead, check out the crown jewels of the slow fiber movement, flax and hemp.
Read More3D Printed Hemp Homes – the future is in hemp
Since we’ve gone green we’ve talked a lot about hemp products but before the switch you remember remember we were fans of the 3D printing technology, in particular, that of buildings. We’re still in that and one company has plans to print hemp buildings.
Read MoreHemp Cotton – jean company makes cotton like material from hemp
Hemp is a wonder crop. It can be used for all types of things, fiber, fuel, feed, it’s just great. And now it is looking to overtake the cotton industry. Iconic denim company Levi Strauss & Co has found a way to manufacture hemp to mimic cotton.
Read MoreHemp, A Miracle Plant? – check out his infographic that shows off all the ways we can use hemp
Hemp a plant with a a ton of uses. Many people associate hemp with marijuana but hemp is not the same and unlike marijuana it can be used in a variety of practical ways with less carbon impact than other alternatives. This handy chart lays it all out.
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