Hemp

Hemp Bioplastics

Hemp bioplastic is mostly made from the cellulose found in the bast fibre of hemp plants. It is produced by extracting the cellulose and converting it into a polymer that can be...

As a party, Legalise Cannabis stands behind hemp biofuel as the most practical, scalable and least controversial renewable energy option. While other renewables come with environmental, economic and social drawbacks, hemp biofuel...

Bushfire Retardant Hempcrete

In August 2019, Professor Marton Marosszeky, Director at BCRC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia conducted a fire test on a hempcrete lime rendered wall built from Australian Hemp Masonry (AHMC) products. The previously...

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are a nutritious plant-based protein source that provides many health benefits, including supporting digestion and heart health. Quick Nutritional Summary of Hemp Seeds 100% Vegan All essential Amino Acids Complete...

Hemp Cultivation in Queensland

Queensland’s Industrial Hemp Variety Trials (IHVT) site was funded and overseen by AgriFutures Australia, with research by the University of Sydney. From December 2022, trials were undertaken at Stanthorpe using hemp seed varieties originating from...

Hemp, for the Future of Queensland

“Research shows there is a place for energy efficient hempcrete housing to be part ofthe State energy conversation, as no one is talking of lowering power consumption”. Ian Zunker, Vice President,Legalise Cannabis...

Hemp Architecture—Beautiful, Eco-Friendly and Fire Resistant

Figtree Hemp House near Byron Bay, by Balanced Earth ArchitectsPhotography: Andy Macpherson A striking red oxide wall, created by the clients shows off the exposed, coloured hempcrete.In the sub-tropical climate, the breathable...