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Maine: Where America’s Hemp Begins

Maine: Where America’s Hemp Begins
1 July, 2012
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Ok, So I changed Maine’s slogan a bit, but it’s true.  Maine is one of the states that has been progressive in its stance with hemp and it’s the furthest eastern state in the Continental …continue reading

Canada vs. US – Canada wins by TKO

4 May, 2011
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How is it that Canada, our closest industrialized neighbor, has no problem growing hemp while we Americans are forbidden to plant one seed in the ground?
In a recent article for the Salem-News Diane Walsh sheds …continue reading

A house fit for a… Prince

A house fit for a… Prince
12 March, 2011
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Prince Charles has unveiled his vision of housing in the future: Sustainable, eco-friendly living with hemp-insulated materials at the  Ideal Home Show in London.
Chief Executive Hank Dittmar of the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment …continue reading

Hemp House-Asheville, NC revisited-Video explaining hempcrete’s use

Hemp House-Asheville, NC revisited-Video explaining hempcrete’s use
2 March, 2011
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This video from 2009 is an interesting reminder of the simplicity and yet the brilliance of the hempcrete technology.  It is also great for learning about the construction techniques that were used when building the hemp …continue reading

How to Build a Hemp House

How to Build a Hemp House
18 February, 2011
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A review of the ebook – How to Build a House Using Hemp.
My laundry list of stuff I need to do this weekend.
Pick up dry cleaning.
Get milk and eggs.
Build a house.
Yeah that’s right it can …continue reading

Hemp.com letter to President Obama

Hemp.com letter to President Obama
26 January, 2011
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Dear President Obama, an Editorial by Josh Davis -There are 21 Countries, including Canada, Great Britain, Spain, France Germany, Romania and China that currently grow hemp. Why not the USA? Mr. President Obama, care to answer?

Podcast#2 – Nathan Armstrong, President of Motive Industries Inc.

Podcast#2 – Nathan Armstrong, President of Motive Industries Inc.
23 January, 2011
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Nathan Armstrong, President of Motive Industries Inc – Podcast #2 Hemp.com goes in depth to understand what Bio-composites are and why now is the time that we should be looking to hemp and other bio-crops as alternatives to certain metals and petroleum based products.

Hemp -The Most Eco Friendly Fabric For Furniture?

Hemp -The Most Eco Friendly Fabric For Furniture?
9 August, 2010
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A versatile and good looking fabric in the house is getting a second look.
Hemp—The Most Eco Friendly Fabric For Furniture?.

House of straw and hemp withstands 1000C fire test

20 November, 2009
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A house made of straw and hemp panels passed a fire resistance test where it was exposed to temperatures over 1,000 C, a university said.
Balehaus@Bath – built of pre-fabricated straw-bale and hemp sections – has
fire …continue reading

Buildings made out of hemp. It’s about time!

17 September, 2009
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“The versatile substance can be used for flooring, wall construction and roof insulation. Hempcrete is reportedly fireproof, waterproof, makes for a good insulate and doesn’t rot when used above ground. Manufacturers claim the material is 100 percent recyclable and can be used as fertilizer after demolition.”

News- Hemp Is Not Pot: It’s the Economic Stimulus and Green Jobs Solution We Need

26 May, 2009
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This incredible read by Dara Colwell was posted at alternet here. I tried and tried to just grab a quote or two but failed miserably. Anyway, I enjoyed reading this so much I borrowed it.
Hemp Is Not Pot: …continue reading

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