Growing decriminalization of cannabis across the U.S. is renewing industrial hemp’s opportunity to overthrow synthetic materials in the fiber race. This post from Leafly discusses why hemp is the best alternative to synthetic fibers and can become the fabric of our future. In our last article, Hemp vs. Cotton: 3 Reasons Why Cotton is Not King (and Why Hemp Should Be), we ... Continue Reading
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Hemp Plants Can Decontaminate Fukushima Disaster’s Radioactive Soil
Hemp plants were shown to be effective in cleaning the soil around the site of Russia’s Chernobyl nuclear disaster and were even considered for use near Fukushima. This post from Mint Press News discusses how hemp is proving to be one of the best phyto-remediative plants, because of which it is garnering renewed interest from both the scientific community and from ... Continue Reading
Lawmaker Sees Industrial Hemp as a Potential Boon
A Pennsylvania lawmaker sees uses for industrial hemp and its potential to bring in more industry and money into the state. This post from 420 Magazine discusses his efforts toward creating a pilot program for growing hemp in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Marty Flynn has read a lot about hemp, the name for cannabis plant varieties grown for industrial uses, such as ... Continue Reading
CBD-Infused Treats Claim a Share in the Pet-Wellness Market
Companies selling CBD-infused pet dietary supplements and cannabis edibles are aiming for a sizeable chunk of the substantial pet-wellness market. This post from Fast Company highlights the CBD-based treats for pets that are beginning to flood the market. Ichigo, a Yorkshire Terrier-poodle mix, hadn’t been himself recently. His owner, Krishaniana Jimenez, a student and ... Continue Reading
Colorado Marijuana Church Opens Cannabis Museum
A marijuana church in Colorado has opened a cannabis museum to give everyone unbiased information and counter the propaganda spread by marijuana opponents. This post from Star Tribune turns the spot light on Reverend Brandon Baker and the cannabis museum he’s opening. The Rev. Brandon Baker held in his hands two cannabis plants, one industrial hemp and the other ... Continue Reading