What Actions Government of India Need to Take to Help Hemp Industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You have got a choice to make when you visit Uttarakhand. Head for the majestic snow-capped mountains for a breathtaking trek, camping, or rafting; Or go to the tiny hamlets on the undulating mountain slopes, many of which are in an abandoned state or in utter poverty. Drive to any of these villages and
How can we stop ground water contamination by switching to hemp fabric?
Isn’t it strange we treat water like trash despite it being a crucial element for life? As UNESCO’s own data reveals, some 80 percent of wastewater on the planet ends up in rivers and lakes, and eventually oceans, all of which is like a lifeline for our own life. With a burgeoning population and rapid […]
A Deep Dive into Chamoli Tragedy – Causes and Prevention of Future Disasters
At Hemp Foundation, we were taken aback at the news of glacier breaking in Chamoli, triggering a flash flood and causing colossal damage of life and property. The enormity of the news took some time to sink in. And when it did, everyone on our team was moving their fingers quickly on their phones, in […]
How hemp can help deal with reverse migration and unemployment in Uttarakhand
The pandemic has induced an unprecedented situation few had even thought of. Millions of laborers, who had flocked to the metros in search of employment, returned to their native villages, many of them traveling on foot or bicycles, taking weeks on the journey back. This is perhaps the largest ever reverse migration in the history [&helli
Can hemp hearts reduce weight and how should you effectively consume them
Hemp, unfortunately, has been cast in a certain image. People, in general, associate it with marijuana in all three forms prevalent in India, namely bhang, charas, and ganja. It is amazing, therefore, how hemp, which is a remote cousin of marijuana, turns out to be a wonder food. Each part of this plant can be […]
How hemp can help revive our handloom Industry, our strength which has been ignored
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever thought the textiles we so love to flaunt are a factor in the rapid destruction of the world we all live and breathe in? Surprised? Well, here is a dropdown. Textiles have become the third-largest water polluter on the planet. While factors like industrial waste, mining activities, marine d
Why should India wear only and only Hemp clothing and avoid cotton for better future for their children?
Cotton is a widely popular fabric crop in India and also plays a vital role in its export economy. However, the crop has its large share of issues as well – in terms of environment and negative impact on agricultural community. These “cons” are generally glossed over or covered by the inflated list of “pros”- […]
How Adoption of Hemp paper packaging can stop cutting of billions of trees a year
Conventional paper packaging is touted as a clean way of packing stuff. The common perception is that paper packaging is a considerably better option than plastic, which emerged as a preferred packing material after the Second World War, riding on advantages like durability and low manufacturing cost. But was it really as propagated? Was
How hemp can help realize the dream of 100% swadeshi clothing?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is going to be a complete year when the current pandemic made its way to India and brought a massive change in almost all the key spheres of life and society – right from healthcare to governance and economy of India. We experienced a huge drop in bilateral trade. The textile sector was among [&hell
Why India should move from cotton economy to hemp economy to save its farmers, economy and land?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cotton is the popular option for producing clothes worldwide but with the increasing awareness about the environment, recent studies reveal some alarming concerns. These studies prove that cotton is tremendously affecting the environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column
