As we know, hemp is the variety of cannabis sativa that does not contain enough amounts of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cause psychoactive effects. It has been fashioned into clothing for centuries. However, due to its relationship with marijuana, the high THC variant of the Cannabis plant, it has been marginalised for decades. Now hemp […]
Throughout history, there have been numerous mythical figures and deities who have been associated with the cannabis plant. It’s not surprising when you consider how long the plant has been around, not to mention the human tendency to immortalise objects. Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, and many more indigenous cultures around the world contain […]
Protein powders are a well-known and commonly used nutritional supplement. They are used by people trying to stay on a lean diet, or those focused on increasing muscle mass like body-builders and athletes. Hemp protein powder is an up-and-coming plant-based variant of protein supplements. It has a nutty taste, and can be added to smoothies […]
Hemp is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. In the United States of America the 2018 Farm Bill played a huge role in ensuring the success of the industry. There are many incredible benefits of hemp that we like to bring to people’s attention. But this week, we want to […]
These two plants have been cultivated by humans for several centuries. Hemp is a variety of the cannabis plant that is used in industrial and commercial situations like building materials (hempcrete), health foods and clothing. It is similar to fibrous plants like jute and flax. And even though it has negligible quantities of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), […]
These days CBD is all the buzz as a wellness product. In countries where it is legal, it may seem like it went from being nowhere to being everywhere. There are CBD lattes on the menu in coffee shops and CBD oil on the shelves at grocery stores. Australia hasn’t quite made this leap yet, […]
Hempcrete is one of the oldest building materials on earth. When cannabis was deemed illegal, hemp was the baby thrown out with the bathwater. Its relationship with the psychoactive cannabis plant is known as marijuana led to the demise of a once-booming industry. Oddly enough, hemp is not psychoactive and contains 0.3% or less of […]
Is Hemp Wood the Future of building? Hemp has been legalized in the US, although with serious restrictions. This has resulted in increased production of the plant at an exponential rate. Hemp is a highly versatile plant that is being used for the production of sustainable by-products like plastic polymers, fabric, biofuel and now even […]
ARTICLE BY CHARLES KOVESS “A VISION OF OUR MAGNIFICENT FUTURE IN AN INDUSTRIAL HEMP WORLD” This is a parable. This is a story. It’s a short story, but it will convey the essence of a much longer story that is probably on its way, depending on other demands on my time. This is my vision […]
