How Hemp Fibre Is Produced - Hemp Gazette
Fibre from the industrial hemp plant is one of nature’s wonders – it’s used in everything from stuffing furnishings to high quality textiles.. Image: Natrij – Public Domain The image above shows a hemp stem. The outer material contains the prized bast fibers and the inner is the hurd, which is made up of short fibers.
The Big List Of Cannabis Cannabinoids - Hemp Gazette
There's so much more to cannabis than just THC and CBD. Check out this big list of dozens of different types of cannabinoids in the cannabis plant.
Industrial hemp as a building material
Industrial hemp has been used in building applications for thousands of years and is now enjoying renewed popularity in developed countries as the plant shrugs off any remaining association with its psychoactive cousin.
Hemp Plastics – A Greener Approach To Plastic Production
Many plastics are derived from fossil fuels; but some can and are being be made from plant material, including industrial hemp. While plant-based plastics may seem like a new idea; they’ve actually been around for many years.
Cannatrek Kicks Off Medical Cannabis Facility Construction
There’s (finally) movement at the station for Australian medical cannabis company Cannatrek’s ambitious project in the state of Victoria. Back in 2019, Cannatrek secured planning permission for a major medical cannabis facility in Victoria’s Shepparton region.In 2020, the venture received Major Project Status from the Federal Government; …
Ecofibre Offloading Hemp Food Business - Hemp Gazette
Gillian Jalimnson is one of Hemp Gazette's staff writers and has been with us since we kicked off in 2015. Gillian sees massive potential for cannabis in areas of health, energy, building and personal care products and is intrigued by the potential for cannabidiol (CBD) as an alternative to conventional treatments.
Honeywell Dabbling In Hemp
Terry Lassitenaz writes exclusively for Hemp Gazette and has done so since the site launched in 2015. He has a special interest in the political arena relating to medical cannabis, particularly in Australia, and addressing the many myths surrounding this incredibly useful plant.
Hemp Battery Company Cashing Up - Hemp Gazette
Portage-based Wisconsin Battery Co. (WinBat) has just had a big injection of funds to help move it closer to its hemp battery goals. In a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and focused on developing groundbreaking battery technologies, among WinBat’s activities is creating hemp carbon batteries for automotive, tools and electronic devices.
Industrial Hemp's Energy Potential - Biofuels - Hemp Gazette
Does industrial hemp hold the answer to the world’s solid and liquid fuel challenges? While this incredibly versatile but still much misunderstood plant may not be the full solution, it could certainly be part of it.
Just Biofiber's Hemp Block Building System - Hemp Gazette
Terry Lassitenaz writes exclusively for Hemp Gazette and has done so since the site launched in 2015. He has a special interest in the political arena relating to medical cannabis, particularly in Australia, and addressing the many myths surrounding this incredibly useful plant.