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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 Industrial hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use.  It differs from recreational cannabis in that it doesn’t contain more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in cannabis that gives you the high feeling.

Hemp is lightweight, mold resistant, breathable, very economical and useful for the production of a wide array of  materials. As a building construction material, provides solutions to a variety of issues facing current building standards and global warming. The ability to absorb large amounts of CO2, providing superior air quality, thermal balance, and creating a positive environmental impact. Recyclable, non-toxic, and biodegradable, making hemp a popular choice in green construction.

  • Zero Carbon Footprint
  • Energy Efficient
  • Thermal Insulator
  • Acoustic Insulator
  • Humidity Regulator
  • Mold & Pest Resistant
  • Strong and Durable
  • Easy to Install

Industrial hemp is processed, through decortication, to separate the plant into seed (from the flowering part of the plant, also called grain), bast fibre (stringy fibres from the outer layer of the stalk), and hurd (wooden inner core of the stalk).

Industrial hemp has many uses, including paper, textiles, biodegradable plastics, construction, health food, and fuel. It is one of the fastest growing biomasses and one of the earliest domesticated plants known. 

Industrial hemp grows to maturity in a single season without the use of harmful pesticides or excessive amounts of water.
One acre of hemp produces as much biomass as four acres of trees, and uses the same amount of water as four acres of cotton.
When used in rotation with conventional crops, such as wheat or corn, it also makes an excellent cover crop, or green mulch, because it fixes the nitrogen in the soil.
It has been used by humans for approximately 50,000 years and it’s reported to have over 50,000 known uses.
We can use the entire plant (seed, bast fibre, and hurd).