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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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….
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…
