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Hemp Biofuel

Hemp biofuel refers to the use of hemp biomass as a feedstock to produce biofuel, which is a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. Here's some information about hemp biofuel: Hemp as a Feedstock: Hemp is a versatile crop that can be cultivated for its high cellulose content. Cellulose, the main component of plant cell ...

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History of Hemp

History of Hemp Ancient Origins: Hemp cultivation can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The oldest evidence of hemp use comes from pottery shards in Taiwan dating back to 10,000 BCE. Hemp fibers were used to make textiles, rope, and paper in China and other regions of Asia.Spread to Europe and the Middle East: Hemp cultivation spread to Euro...

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Hemp Animal Bedding

Hemp animal bedding is an increasingly popular option for providing comfortable and sustainable bedding for a variety of animals. Here are some key aspects and benefits of hemp animal bedding: Absorbency: Hemp bedding is highly absorbent, capable of absorbing moisture and odors effectively. It helps to keep the animal's living area clean and dry, w...

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Hemp as a plastic alternative

Hemp is often considered as a potential alternative to traditional plastics due to its various environmentally friendly properties. Here are some key points regarding hemp as a plastic alternative: Biodegradability: Hemp-based plastics are typically biodegradable, meaning they can break down naturally over time. Unlike traditional plastics derived ...

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Hemp Rope

Hemp rope is a type of rope made from fibers derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Hemp has been used for centuries to produce various products, including rope, due to its strong and durable fibers. Here are some key aspects of hemp rope: Fiber Strength: Hemp fibers are known for their exceptional strength, making hemp rope highly durable ...

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Hemp Paper

Hemp paper refers to paper that is made from the fibers of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Hemp has been used for paper production for centuries and has several unique characteristics that make it an attractive alternative to traditional wood-based paper. Here is some information about hemp paper: Sustainability: Hemp is a highly sustainable crop...

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Hemp as an Insulating Material

Hemp can be used as an insulating material in various forms, including hemp fiber insulation and hempcrete. Here are some key points about hemp as an insulating material: Thermal Insulation: Hemp insulation materials, such as hemp fiber insulation, have excellent thermal insulating properties. They can help regulate indoor temperature, reducing the...

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Hemp as a Textile

Hemp is a versatile plant that has been used for thousands of years for various purposes, including as a textile. Hemp fibers are long, strong, and durable, making them ideal for use in clothing, accessories, and other textile products. There are several advantages to using hemp as a textile material. First, hemp is naturally resistant to pests and...

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Industrial Hemp Uses

Industrial hemp has a wide range of uses, including: Textiles: Hemp fibers are durable and strong, making them an ideal material for making clothing, rope, and other textiles.Building materials: Hemp fibers can also be used to make a range of building materials, such as insulation, roofing, and drywall.Paper: Hemp can be used to produce high-qualit...


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Hemp as a building material

Hemp can be used as a building material in a variety of ways. Here are some ways hemp can be used as a building material: Hempcrete: Hempcrete is a mixture of hemp hurds, lime, and water that can be used as a building material. It is lightweight, strong, and insulating, making it a good choice for walls and roofs.Insulation: Hemp fiber can be used ...


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THC-O-acetate safety concerns: Q&A with scientist James Stephens

New products are hitting shelves as delta-8 THC bans in a number of states cause manufacturers and retailers to pivot away from the popular compound and try to make up sales.

THC-O-acetate safety concerns: Q&A with scientist James Stephens is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs


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Marijuana vape manufacturers, retailers in limbo over long-delayed mail ban

Months of delay on a U.S. ban on shipping vape components has marijuana and hemp operators wondering if they should prepare for seismic shocks to their business models or proceed as usual and hope the ban never takes effect. The ban was supposed to kick in last spring, the result of a 2020 law that […]

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As states limit delta-8 THC, industry operators plan next steps

With state limits on hemp-derived delta-8 THC beginning to impact sales for product manufacturers and retailers, businesses are considering how they will make up the gap. Delta-8 THC has taken the industry by storm over the past 18 month as manufacturers, stuck with a glut of low-priced CBD distillate and isolate, synthesized the product into […]

As states limit delta-8 THC, industry operators plan next steps is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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Testing labs must take the lead in ensuring the safety of delta-8 THC

In an effort to boost a CBD-slumped economy, hemp producers are synthesizing delta-8 THC.

Testing labs must take the lead in ensuring the safety of delta-8 THC is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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Michigan governor moves to regulate delta-8 THC products

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a legislation package that will regulate hemp-derived delta-8 THC.

Michigan governor moves to regulate delta-8 THC products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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Mexico ruling opens new opportunities in looming marijuana giant

Mexico’s watershed court decision to authorize recreational marijuana even before regulations for the market have been settled gives cannabis entrepreneurs even more reason to make business plans to enter what could soon be the world’s biggest adult-use market.

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Patagonia is working to bring the hemp fiber industry back to the United States

Fiber is a hot topic among hemp producers looking for new markets—especially since prices have bottomed out for hemp flower and biomass. 

Patagonia is working to bring the hemp fiber industry back to the United States is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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Hexo pledges carbon-neutral cannabis, challenges others to follow suit

Sustainability is the next frontier that the cannabis industry needs to conquer, according to a Canadian CEO whose company is making moves to reduce and offset carbon emissions.

Now, he’s challenging others to follow suit.

Hexo pledges carbon-neutral cannabis, challenges others to follow suit is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay clean

Organic marijuana and hemp products can fetch two and three times more than conventional cannabis, but the path to market is trickier than simply growing the plant without common pesticides.

How cannabis extractors can ensure their organic products stay clean is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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NFL to spend $1 million researching medical cannabis pain management

The National Football League’s pain management committee and the NFL Players Association said they will provide $1 million to fund up to five research grants on the impact of medical cannabis and other cannabinoids on pain.

NFL to spend $1 million researching medical cannabis pain management is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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