The benefits of hemp expansion – for the UK and the world
Given the explosion of CBD popularity, you would be forgiven for thinking that UK hemp farmers are now driving around in new cars and holidaying in the Caribbean. However, the UK hemp industry is still widely seen as being “not financially viable”. This is because farmers are still only allowed to harvest the seeds and […]
The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Hemp Paper
We could write a whole series of articles on the environmental benefits of Hemp – and that is exactly what we intend to do. We recently had a look at the potential of plastics made from Hemp; now, we are now turning our attention the Hemp paper. History of Hemp Paper The hemp plant has […]
The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Ecological Benefits
The global CBD market has been expanding rapidly over the last few years, with new businesses utilising the cannabinoid popping up all the time. One of the benefits of this growth is it’s potential to bring awareness to the other advantages of the Hemp plant. We have already looked at a number of these benefits, […]
The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Hemp Wood
Getting back to the environmental (and otherwise) beneficial aspects of the Hemp plant, we’re taking a look at Hemp wood. Aside from the obvious issue of deforestation, a Hemp wood-alternative also has a number of other benefits. What is Hemp Wood? Despite evidence of the use of Hemp for wood-like material and functions in the […]
The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Hemp Fuel
It’s time to revisit the thousands of uses of hemp, and how some of these uses could benefit our environment. This time, we’re looking at hemp fuel. We know the damaging effects that some fuels can have on the natural world, but could hemp help? What is Hemp Fuel? Hemp can be used to make […]
The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Hemp Paper
We could write a whole series of articles on the environmental benefits of Hemp – and that is exactly what we intend to do. We recently had a look at the potential of plastics made from Hemp; now, we are now turning our attention the Hemp paper. History of Hemp Paper Civilisations have been using […]
The Environmental Benefits of Hemp: Hemp Plastics
As governments around the world are increasingly allowing the Cannabis argument onto the agenda, the conversation has become about more than just medical or recreational. The uses of Hemp – the Cannabis plant that doesn’t get you high – have long been neglected. However, this versatile plant is finally beginning to get the credit it […]
Hemp Oil For Skin: 5 Benefits You Should Know About
Although CBD may be extracted from either high-THC cannabis or low-THC hemp, it is most commonly derived from the latter. On the other hand, hemp oil is extracted exclusively from hemp plants. In addition, unlike CBD – which is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, hemp oil is extracted from hemp […]
The UK Hemp Industry: The Benefits of Expansion
Given the explosion of CBD popularity, you would be forgiven for thinking that UK Hemp farmers are now driving around in new Ferraris and holidaying in the Caribbean. However, the UK Hemp industry is still widely seen as being “not financially viable”. This is because farmers are only allowed to harvest the seeds and the […]
Should hemp farmers be allowed to utilise the whole plant?
With the CBD industry booming, and the introduction of new regulations having increased the credibility of the brands that are here to stay, the UK’s policies around hemp cultivation are continuing to cause controversy among campaigners, farmers, and the general public. A YouGov survey commissioned in 2019 revealed that the majority of CBD users in […]