The sustainable applications of hemp and cannabis are endless

Cannabis and hemp have many uses in different industries. From construction to shipping, from insulation material to animal feed. The entire plant can be used, which also makes the fabric extremely durable.

Below even more about the application and effect of cannabis and hemp.

1. One hectare of cannabis gives off as much oxygen as 25 hectares of forest.
2. Cannabis grows in 4 months and trees in years.
3. One hectare of weed produces as much paper as 4 hectares of forest.
4. Trees make paper that is recyclable 3 times, while hennep paper that is recyclable 8 times.
5. Hemp has a low percentage of lignin compared to tree wood and reduces the use of large amounts of acids used to dissolve the wood.
6. Hemp paper is the most durable.
7. The fibers and wood of hemp are already white in color and the paper is immediately printable
8. The hemp plant is small compared to a tree, yet it can produce a higher amount of cellulose.
9. Hemp plants are a radiation trap. Cannabis plantations purify the air.
10. Hemp can be grown anywhere in the world, it needs very little water.
11. Because hemp can defend itself against parasites, it is grown without pesticides.
12. Hemp textiles even surpass linen products in their properties.
13. Hemp is an ideal plant for the production of borders, ropes, bags, shoes and hats.
14. Marijuana is still banned in some countries, but hemp contains no psychoactive ingredient and can be grown freely.
15. The protein value of cannabis seeds is very high and the two fatty acids they contain are found nowhere else in nature.
16. Producing cannabis is much cheaper than soy.
17. Animals that eat cannabis do not need hormonal supplements.
18. All plastic products can be made with hemp, hemp plastic is environmentally friendly and completely biodegradable.
19. Hemp can also be used for thermal insulation of buildings, it is resistant, cheap and flexible.
20. Hemp soaps and hemp cosmetics do not pollute the water and are therefore completely environmentally friendly.
21. Cannabis has benefits in medicine in the treatment of many ailments.

Source: agriculture (SPOUSE)