/ Hemp
Sustainable hemp cultivation: with sporadic irrigation and no use of pesticides or fertilizers, hemp takes care of itself
Founded by three friends, the German company Revoltech offers sustainable leather alternatives using hemp residues, contributing to a circular economy and winning multiple eco-awards
One of the most versatile and sustainable plant, hemp could explore mass production entry with NWG’s AMPLIFY hybrid trait fostering hemp populations with up to 100% female plants
The medicinal properties of cannabis sativa – ‘hemp’ – have been overshadowed with marijuana. The possibilities of growing it are yet to be uncovered, due to legislation issues
Jungmaven is one of the first 100% hemp brands in Los Angeles: «We only need to grow about 50 acres of hemp» – says Robert Jungmann
It’s all about hemp: hemp garments and an entire hemp collection: Made in Italy, aiming to present a new ‘Made and Sourced in Italy’ sustainable project
«When I abandoned concrete, I managed to find something that is the opposite: it is breathable, permeable, not toxic». Yasmin Bawa’s production from concrete to hempcrate
Since its foundation, the company has been using spring water for the milling of their paper. Producing from hemp fiber doesn’t require bleaching or chloride
Dutch designer and professor Jack Brandsma explains how the combination of hemp, water and natural binders allow the creation of a robust cement-like material
How hemp can become the game changer in the construction and building industry: a look into hempcrete and what it means for future structures
