Cotton Farming is Turning Land Into Deserts – Can Hemp Save Us?
We all love the feel of a soft cotton shirt or the comfort of cotton sheets. Since the Egyptian and Indus Valley civilisations, cotton has been a part of our lives, for thousands of years. Still, now is perhaps the best (as well as the last) opportunity for us to appreciate why the hemp versus […]
How can hemp make fashion sustainable?
The fashion industry is among the biggest polluters on the planet. The sector accounts for more than one-tenth of the total plastic pollution in the world. But wait — what does plastic have to do with fashion? Well, 70% of all clothes contain plastics, as they are made from synthetic materials like polyester or acrylic. […]
Why fashion needs to invest in hemp
Europe, summer of 2023. The lifeblood of trade, the mighty Rhine River… reduced to a trickle. Cargo ships have to shed their weight to even stay afloat. It’s the worst drought in half a millennium, and it’s not an isolated incident. Wildfires ravage California. Floods devastate Pakistan. The list goes on. These headlines are
Tackling Global Warming and Plastic Pollution Through Sustainable Agriculture and Waste Management
In India, the volume of agricultural waste generated is substantial, owing to the country’s significant agricultural sector and diverse crop cultivation. Annually, India produces millions of tons of agricultural residues, including crop residues, stubble, husks, and stalks, among others. This agricultural waste primarily originates
Everything to Know About Hemp Fabric
Clothing is a major constituent of our overall personality, and it is true when we say that dressing plays a critical role in the overall appearance of a person. Clothing is one of the four vital necessities for human existence along with food and shelter. The importance of clothing can be very well gauged with […]
European Protein Strategy and Role of Hemp
3rd October, 2023. On an ordinary day, the European Parliament made an extraordinary move. They adopted a report titled the “European Protein Strategy”. Nothing extraordinary yet. Still, this report stands tall among its peers. Why? It sees the bigger picture, recognizing something many might miss: the incredible promise of
Everything You Want to Know about Nutritional Profile of Hemp Seed Oil
Q1: How much oil content does hemp seeds have? Does the proportion depend upon the extraction process? Ans: We took hemp seeds from Himalayan villages of Uttrakhand and extracted the oil using three different techniques to test the oil content. The techniques which we used are Super critical fluid based extraction, Soxhlet Extraction and
How to preserve the Indian way of growing cannabis
Kanchipuram, often referred to as the ‘Silk City’, is a testament to India’s rich heritage. Here, artisans have preserved age-old techniques that make Kanchipuram sarees unique. The material, pure mulberry silk, is sourced directly from the farms, ensuring its authenticity. The motifs, inspired by temples, palaces, and n
The Most Comprehensive Report on Hemp in India
The most comprehensive guide of everything hemp. Hemp is talked in hush-hush voice across India though It has very deep roots in our culture. When we talk to Policy makers they support the ideas privately but they don’t want to support it publicly for the fear of backlash. They don’t want to be vilified by […]
End all poverty by 2030, with hemp – says UN
Do you also find it odd? The UN is there to take care of the world. But how? The language of the UN is full of jargon. Thankfully, its work speaks for itself, so we can forgive their report writers. It took me 20+ sittings to completely read the UN’s Sustainable Cannabis Policy Toolkit. Something […]
