INDUSTRIAL HEMP IN THE NEWS
Relevant news and notes from the Industrial Hemp industry:
Idaho begins its Industrial Hemp program, with 38 farmers participating in the first year. “Pioneers” begin growing Industrial Hemp in ID , Idaho Press, December 5, 2021.
Builders now have another option when constructing living spaces with a Hempcrete Building Kit - Coexist DIY Travelers Series Kit .
The search for ways to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry continues, and the versatile Industrial Hemp plant has a role to play in this process. Hemp and Net Zero Emissions , Frame Magazine, December 3, 2021.
Education about the potential for the use of Hempcrete in the building process continues. Farmers want guaranteed processing and a consistent supply chain before adding it to their rows, while architects and general contractors are still in the early stages of eduction about what the product is and how it can compliment and improve certain current building processes. Will Hempcrete Ever Catch On? Modern Farmer, December 1, 2021.
Architect firm releases a concept for an Air-Purifying Hempcrete Skyscraper that can conceivably sequester up to 1,000 tons of carbon per year. Trendsetter.com , November 15, 2021.
University of Washington is studying whether Industrial Hemp can be used to convert Microsoft’s data centers from a source of carbon emissions to carbon sink. Modular Home Source , December 4, 2021.
One writer suggests bio-based materials like Hemp can be thought of in nutritional terms for the construction industry. Why the Construction Industry Needs its own Vegan Diet , Architects Journal, November 25, 2021.
USDA Improves, Strengthens Crop Insurance for Hemp Producers. December 2, 2021.
Collaboration between several entities brings building possibilities using Industrial Hemp to Alabama. PR Newswire , December 6, 2021.
