The Incredible Journey of Hemp: Tracing its Top 10 Impacts Across Human History Hemp history is human history. Hemp, one of the oldest cultivated plants, has been intertwined with human history for thousands of years. Its versatile applications span textiles, paper, medicine, and construction. Here, we’ll explore the fascinating timeline of hemp and its numerous… Continue reading A Brief History of Hemp
Category: Making with Hemp
How industrial hemp can stop climate change without lifestyle changes
We don’t need massive lifestyle changes to stop climate change The world is facing a climate crisis that demands immediate and bold action. While changing our lifestyles is essential in the fight against climate change, it’s not always easy for everyone. Fortunately, there’s a solution that doesn’t require people to make significant changes to their… Continue reading How industrial hemp can stop climate change without lifestyle changes
Henry Ford Hemp Car: The Sustainable Vehicle That Could Have Changed the World
Henry Ford built a car made with hemp biocomposites and powered by hemp fuel Henry Ford is a name that has become synonymous with American manufacturing and the automobile industry. However, many people are unaware that one of Ford’s most interesting inventions was actually a car made almost entirely out of hemp. In the early… Continue reading Henry Ford Hemp Car: The Sustainable Vehicle That Could Have Changed the World
Hempoffset: We Monetise Carbon Sequestration Benefits for Hemp Growers and Makers
By working with Hempoffset, growers and makers can generate a new revenue stream while contributing to the fight against climate change The hemp industry is growing at a rapid pace, and with it comes a growing awareness of the environmental benefits of hemp cultivation. Hemp is a versatile plant that requires fewer pesticides and less… Continue reading Hempoffset: We Monetise Carbon Sequestration Benefits for Hemp Growers and Makers
The magical hemp carbon lifecycle
Hemp is the end-to-end solution Hemp is a versatile and sustainable crop that can play an important role in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) through the process of photosynthesis. The carbon journey across the hemp lifecycle starts with the growth of the hemp plant and continues through the use of… Continue reading The magical hemp carbon lifecycle
Press Release: Hemp is the Key to a Global Utopia
Grow green to go green Irish greentech startup’s vision for the widespread use of hemp to transform society for the better, create a sustainable future for all Tao Climate, a disruptive technology company dedicated to combating climate change, is proud to announce a groundbreaking new initiative that has the potential to close the UN Emissions… Continue reading Press Release: Hemp is the Key to a Global Utopia
Hemp resource guide
How to grow industrial hemp A comprehensive resource guide for people who are interested in growing hemp, covering what kind of land, where to source seeds, special equipment, how to harvest, what end products can be sold, and the potential sale of carbon credits. Includes a list of links for further information. Why hemp? Why… Continue reading Hemp resource guide
Benefits of hempcrete and hemp construction materials
Hempcrete and hemp insulation have multiple environmental benefits Industrial hemp has many benefits when used for making sustainable construction materials, including hempcrete and insulation. Hempcrete is a mixture of hemp fibres, water, and lime, which creates a strong and lightweight building material that has excellent insulation and air quality properties. It is also renewable, sustainable,… Continue reading Benefits of hempcrete and hemp construction materials
UN Hemp Report Review
The UNCTAD Report: Commodities at a Glance – Special Issue on Industrial Hemp (11/’22) The United Nations has published a very significant and exciting new research study on industrial hemp. Compiled by a team of experts for UNCTAD, the UN Conference on Trade and Development, this timely research study should be warmly welcomed by industrial… Continue reading UN Hemp Report Review
Hempcrete is on the rise (literally!)
Hempcrete added to US building codes In a very positive sign of the growing acceptance of the benefits of hempcrete in construction, hempcrete was added as an appendix to the US residential building code, which is used by 49 out of 50 states, and hempcrete will also be in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). According… Continue reading Hempcrete is on the rise (literally!)