May 23, 2022

Why Build With HEMPCRETE? – With Matt Marino Episode 17

Matt Marino has moved hempcrete construction to new levels with his modular build system.  Listen in as Matt uncovers the how and why of building with hempcrete. 

Audio Podcast On: https://anchor.fm/hempfoundation/episodes/Why-Build-with-Hempcrete—Episode-17-Matt-Marino-e1im8vu

About Matt Marino

Matt Marino is the President and Founder at Homeland Hempcrete. He has a background in operations and has focused most of his career on supply chain efficiencies, but has also spent years building, renovating, and managing properties. Early on when exploring the hemp industry he realized that building with hemp not only aligned with his interests but also had the opportunity to make a huge impact. His goal now is to make hempcrete more accessible and accelerate the adoption of healthy and sustainable building materials.

Founded the same year the US Farm Bill legalized production of industrial hemp, Homeland Hempcrete entered the market utilizing the traditional cast-in-place build method. After years of trial and error they decided there must be a more effective solution that will decrease install time and get more hempcrete to more customers.  

The solution they have embraced is pre-made, pre-cured, high-quality modular hemp panels. Their panel system allows for consistent quality, quick and easy install, customized design, with finishes that can be applied immediately after install.

Speaker Tags/Social Media: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-marino-hempcrete/

Vishal Vivek is the Founder and CEO of Ukhi, a pioneering bio-materials company dedicated to ending plastic pollution by converting agricultural waste into high-performance compostable polymers. With a background in sustainable entrepreneurship and over a decade of technology experience, he leads Ukhi’s vision to create scalable, planet-positive material solutions. Previously, Vishal founded the Hemp Foundation, where he empowered more than 1,000 farmers and advanced sustainable livelihood initiatives. His work has been recognized through awards such as the HDFC Parivartan Grant and featured in leading publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur. Times Group recognized him as a legendary entrepreneur and published his biography in “I Did IT- Vol 2” alongside social pioneers like Bindeshwar Pathak (Sulabh International) and Anshu Gupta (Goonj). Vishal has authored more than 200 articles on sustainability and hemp, reflecting his deep expertise and advocacy for regenerative solutions. His commitment to grassroots impact led him to live in the remote mountains of Uttarakhand, where he immersed himself in the lives of marginal farmers, understanding their challenges and co-creating economic opportunities through hemp-based initiatives. A deeply passionate innovator, Vishal often draws inspiration from seemingly impossible achievements: “If Elon Musk can make rockets reusable, or Dashrath Manjhi can carve a path through a mountain with rudimentary tools, why can’t we eliminate the demon of single-use plastic while uplifting struggling farmers? We will make it happen—whatever it takes.” Ukhi is proud to be supported by premier institutions including IIT Guwahati, NSRCEL-IIM Bangalore, Indian School of Business (Hyderabad), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR Pusa), and the Indian Institute of Packaging. Vishal is committed to demonstrating that business can be a powerful catalyst for global environmental and social good. Connect with Vishal Vivek