77-Year-Old Grandmother And Her Grandson Launched Waterproof Hemp Shoe Company

December 17, 2021 Environment

By Mayukh Saha Footwear has come a long way in being both eco-friendly as well as cost-effective. But, we are yet to find any single solution that can overthrow the reign of plastics. If we could manage to make this one accessory less polluting, the impact on the environment would be massive. That is exactly […]

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As Wood Prices Surge 400%, Hemp Homes Are Cheaper, More Efficient, and CO2 Negative

May 30, 2021 Environment,Video

By Matt Agorist This time last year, the price of lumber was $300 per thousand board feet. In only a year, the price has shot up over 400% to $1,686 for the same amount. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the surge in lumber prices has added nearly $39,000 to the price of an […]

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1970’s Home Retrofitted with Hempcrete in Groundbreaking Sustainable Building Project

October 12, 2020 Home And Garden,Video

By Vic Bishop The time for hemp is now, and while laws and regulations concerning the production, processing, and consumption of hemp and cannabis slowly move forward, people the world over are pushing the envelope in finding new ways to use hemp. In May of this year we reported on an ingenious building design by […]

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Canadian Farmer Pleads: Stop Stealing My Hemp, It’s Not Cannabis

August 27, 2020 Natural Health News

By Anthony McLennan A first-time hemp farmer from Alberta has reported that people are stealing his crop, likely believing it’s cannabis they’re taking. Lory Betchuk previously grew more traditional crops like wheat, barley, and oats but recently turned his hand to cultivating hemp. Hemp is derived from the same plant as cannabis or weed as […]

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Moroccan Students Build Off-Grid “Hemp House” Made Almost Entirely from Hemp and Solar Panels

May 23, 2020 Environment,Video

By Phillip Schneider A team of students in Morocco have successfully developed an environmentally sustainable home made almost exclusively from hemp and solar panels. The building was erected as an entry into the SUNIMPLANT project’s ‘Solar Decathlon’, a competition organized by the United States Department of Energy and Morocco’s Centre de recherche en Energie solaire […]

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Signed as Law: Virginia Legalizes CBD in Food Despite Ongoing FDA Prohibition

April 9, 2020 Food Freedom

By Mike Maharrey RICHMOND, Va. (April 9, 2020) – On Monday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill into law that creates a regulatory program for the manufacture of hemp extract and CBD products for human consumption and ensures the continued availability of CBD products in the state. This not only opens up markets in Virginia; […]

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Bees Absolutely Love Cannabis and It Could Help Restore Their Populations

January 17, 2020 Environment

By Elias Marat Bees are major fans of hemp and a recent study has found that the taller the hemp plants are the larger the number of bees that will flock to it. The new research, spearheaded by researchers at Cornell University and published last month in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren’t the only […]

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Study Suggests That Planting More Hemp Could Help Maintain Bee Populations

December 10, 2019 Environment

By John Vibes According to a study published in the journal Biomass and Bioenergy earlier this year, planting more hemp could help to maintain bee populations which have become dangerously low in recent years. The study was conducted by researchers at Colorado State University, who set up harm-free traps for bees at large hemp farms […]

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New Plastic “Zeoform” Turns Hemp Into Almost Anything

December 10, 2019 Natural Living

By Joe Martino The Facts: Zeoform is a material that changes everything. It’s made from cellulose fibres and water. Their patented process converts cellulose fibres into an industrial-strength moulding material capable of being formed into an array of products. Reflect On: Zeoform is 100% non-toxic, biodegradable, compostable and ‘locks up’ carbon into beautiful, functional forms. […]

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Top 7 Health Benefits Of Consuming Hemp Seed and Protein

November 1, 2019 Health And Wellness

By Amanda Froelich Have you heard? Hemp is regaining popularity as a crop. Why? Because the plant is incredibly versatile with over 1,000 different uses. Not only can hemp be used to make biodegradable plastic and clothes, but it is also a very nutritious food source. In fact, hemp is one of the most healthiest […]

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Company Building Hemp Homes Using 3D Printing Technology

October 6, 2019 Environment

By John Vibes More architects and builders are turning to hemp as a sustainable material to use when building homes, and with 3D-printing technology, hemp is going to become even more of a realistic alternative to traditional materials, which are not environmentally friendly and in very short supply. An Australian based biotechnology company called Mirreco, […]

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Study Suggests Hemp Batteries Are More Powerful Than Lithium and Graphene

October 2, 2019 Natural Living,Video

By Amanda Froelich Hemp is an incredibly versatile crop. Not only can it be used for industrial purposes, clothing, food, and paper, but new research suggests hemp batteries are even more powerful than lithium and graphene. The experiment was conducted by Robert Murray Smith and was discussed on his relatively popular YouTube channel. Smith began […]

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Builders Are Using Hemp Instead of Concrete and It Could Save the Environment

September 1, 2019 Environment,Video

By John Vibes It’s hard to imagine that cement could possibly be replaced by any other material for major construction projects, but the industry is starting to look at alternatives for a variety of different environmental and economic reasons. According to Bloomberg, cement manufacturers are responsible for roughly 7% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. […]

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Mayo Clinic: CBD Products and Hemp Oil May Be Helpful for a Host of Ailments

August 22, 2019 Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living,Video

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and products have become increasingly popular with consumers as ways to find relief from aches and pains, anxiety, sleep disturbances and other chronic issues. But are these products safe, and are they helpful? A review of the latest research, to be published in September in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, finds there’s a growing […]

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World’s First 100% Hemp Plane Will Be Stronger Than Steel And Run On Hemp Biofuel

July 26, 2019 Natural Health News

By Amanda Froelich Traveling by airplane is fast and convenient but it can take a large toll on the environment. For this reason, the Hempearth Group is developing the world’s first plane made from and powered by hemp. The innovation is made almost entirely from the sustainable crop — from the plane walls and seats […]

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New Mexico Maintains Legal CBD Sales Despite Ongoing FDA Prohibition

July 8, 2019 Natural Health News

By Mike Maharrey SANTA FE, N.M. (July 8, 2019) – Last week, a law creating a licensing and regulatory structure for hemp production and ensuring the sale of CBD can continue in the state went into effect. This will not only open up markets in New Mexico; it also takes a crucial step given the FDA’s continued […]

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Hemp Seeds: Nutritional Info & Storage Tips For Your Prepper Pantry

June 22, 2019 Preparedness

By Mac Slavo Hemp seeds (also often known as hemp hearts) are underrated! Not just in the prepper community, but everywhere else too.  They are nutritious, easy to store, don’t spoil quickly, and are pretty good to eat too.  If you have ever considered adding some hemp seeds to your prepper pantry, here’s what you […]

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Study Shows Growing Hemp is a Powerful Tool to Fight Bee Population Decline

June 16, 2019 Environment,Natural Living

By Matt Agorist As the world population of honeybees continues to decline at a dangerous rate, a new study from Colorado State University purports to have found the answer to quell the decline—hemp. The reason hemp is such a boon to the bee population is simple, it is a great source of pollen. Because the […]

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Levi’s Is Using Hemp In Their New Line Of Sustainable Clothing

May 10, 2019 Environment

By Mayukh Saha December marked a historic moment in the United States with hemp legalization. No wonder the industry is now flourishing. It has been estimated that the industry might go up and stand at a value of about $13.03 billion by the year 2026. You might have already come across hemp-derived products in the […]

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Forget AOC, America’s Real “Green New Deal” is Hemp

April 16, 2019 Environment,Natural Living

By Matt Agorist In February, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Democratic Senator Edward Markey introduced the Green New Deal, a radical piece of legislation designed to overhaul America’s economy in the name of fighting global warming. The implementation of this “deal” is estimated to cost upwards of $50 trillion and may be as high as […]

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