Top 20 Uses of Hemp Seeds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before we tell you about the uses of hemp seeds, let’s start with some numbers. Here’s what 100 grams of a particular edible item can offer you: 553 kilocalories of energy 56 grams of protein with all the 10 amino acids essential for human health 1 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) –
What Are The Top Five Uses of Hemp Fiber?
Hemp is a very versatile plant that has myriad uses. In the USA, it accounts for a huge number of wild plants that grow without much care and particularly in the wild. These are sturdy plants that can withstand severe frost and need very little water or rain to foster good growth. History bears witness […]
Why Should Every Advocate Of Sustainable Living Choose Hemp Clothing
Before we answer – is hemp clothing sustainable, let’s give you some background on why it’s important for everyone to be asking this question. The clothing products we wear daily, are mostly synthetic garments, much to the trend of fast-fashion that perpetuates the rapid replacement culture. All our synthetic clothing is treated
How Can Hemp Change The Life of Poor Farmers of Uttarakhand
Before we answer how hemp can improve the lives of poor farmers of Uttarakhand, let’s cover some basics. Hemp is cultivated in more than 30 countries around the world on an industrial scale. It is used to manufacture a plethora of products – clothing, medicine, food, building materials, paper et al. Hemp cultivation got banned [&h
Is Hemp Really Stronger Than Steel? How?
Let us think of the comparative strength of a metal known to be strong and a hemp plant fiber. Which do you think would be stronger? You’re tempted to say hemp. But is hemp stronger than steel? The comparative strength of steel and a plant fiber, let us say. What would be your common-sense response? […]
How Hemp Can Save India from Plastic Pollution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Plastics are used in large quantities in various forms across households and daily industrial practices; the consequence – plastic pollution in India is at a record high. We use plastics every day, from the toothbrush to the grocery and goodies we carry in plastic bags – all of which are made
How Hemp Fabrics Are Made
Before we tell you how to make hemp fabric, let’s showcase a bit of hemp’s history.Hemp for Victory. That is a black and white movie directed by Raymond Evans and produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1942. The film urges American farmers to grow to help in the U.S. war efforts. The […]
How Can Hemp Fight Deforestation
The hemp plant is one of the most beneficial plants for the environment and humans. It is excellent for industrial purposes and also in the medical world. Hemp is also quite an easy crop to grow, and it is very profitable for both industries and human life in general. It’s amazing how this versatile crop […]
The Complete Cycle of Hemp Oil Manufacturing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before we go into hemp oil manufacturing, let’s set a background. The versatile hemp plant, or industrial hemp as it is also called, has been a part of human life since about 10,000 years ago. Then, in the 20th century, this plant simply disappeared from human use (except at the subterranean level mayb
The Complete Cycle of Hulled Hemp Seeds Processing (US)
Hemp, also known as industrial hemp, is an annual plant that has been in human use for centuries since about 10,000 years ago. It is an herb grown annually for its multifarious uses. It has slender stalks with palmate shaped compound leaves. It has small flowers that are greenish-yellow in color. The pollen-producing flowers grow [&hellip
