UK builder says homeowners have moved into 25 new hemp houses
A UK building contractor said it has completed the last of 25 homes built from hempcrete panels in one of the country’s biggest sustainable residential…
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Large quantities, fast methods needed for hempcrete to meet promise in housing
By Steve Allin When I first got involved with attempting to set up an industrial hemp industry in Ireland I spent a lot of time…
Polish company adds 9 new products to hemp personal care line
Poland-based Herbs & Hydro has expanded its line of health & beauty products, adding to its range of shampoos, conditioners and soaps based on hemp…
European researchers probing hemp cellulose for use in high-tech gels
German and French researchers are studying new ways to extract cellulose from waste hemp fibers to make aerogels, high-tech materials that have a wide range…
Pre-fab hempcrete construction materials offer alternative to traditional builds
Pre-fabricated hemp building solutions will get special attention at this year’s 10th edition of the International Hemp Building Symposium, set for Lacapelle Marival, France, Oct. 11-12, 2022….
U.S. Army seeks information on hemp for use in camouflage sniper uniforms
The U.S. Army is exploring hemp and jute as raw materials for camouflage uniforms used by its snipers. The Army earlier this month put out…
European hemp clusters will look at strategies to finance innovation
A group of seven European hemp organizations will look at strategies to finance innovative initiatives in a webinar scheduled for Tuesday, July 5. The webinar…
IHBA Symposium will explore advanced solutions for hemp building
Delegates to this year’s International Hemp Building Symposium can see demonstrations of hemp decortication technology and hempcrete spraying during the 10th edition of the event,…
Accelerator backs German startup developing ‘critical link’ to capitalize on carbon
German startup HempConnect has been selected for an EU-backed program that helps early-stage carbon dioxide (CO2) removal initiatives realize their business potential. HempConnect is the…
$2.5 million backs newly formed hemp research initiative in USA
Academic researchers and hemp companies have joined in a public-private partnership to address challenges faced by the U.S. hemp sector, backed by $2.5 million in…
