Hempcrete retrofit project in U.S. state of Washington advances
A pioneering hempcrete project in the U.S. state of Washington will get final framing touches next month, with wall infill to begin in early May,…
Biocomposites
2 players well positioned as Thailand advances
A ministerial decree relaxing restrictions around industrial hemp that took effect earlier this month in Thailand sets the playing field for at least a couple…
Polish natural builders join ‘Deep Green Building’
The Polish Natural Building Association (OSBN) has joined as a partner on Deep Green Building, an international initiative advancing hemp-lime construction. The project launches with…
Alaskan developer sees fast growth for plastics
An eco-packaging developer in Alaska says it is ready to ramp up production for a wide range of applications for hemp-based plastics.
Hemp paper from Italy: The stuff of dreams
After discovering hemp’s potential for papermaking just three years ago, Italian artisan Sandro Tiberi has developed a diverse line of high-quality products ranging from a…
Hemp+flax ‘biobridge’ nominated for innovation
A pedestrian ‘biobridge” based on material containing hemp and flax fibers is among 13 projects nominated for an innovation award in this year’s Biocomposite of…