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Hemp Chronicles, Stories and Journalism
PROTOTIPO STUDIO STANDS FOR RESTORING THE ITALIAN SUPPLY
HEMP IS MORE THAN A SUSTAINABLE FIBER, IT’S A SOLUTION
The process of hemp scutching – Hemp fiber must be free from the woody hemp hurd (also named canapule): the difference between short fiber and long fiber
Maceration used to be done in water. Research is developing new smart and sustainable steeping methods: where we stand today
The hemp spinning process: from cultivation to fiber preparation, the processing steps are a summation of risks
The building industry consumes about forty percent of global energy: from Brittany to Italy, hemp lime could be a solution
Fiber hemp paper: durable, elastic and strong without chemicals an environmentally friendly alternative that Italian papermakers know well
Sustainable hemp cultivation: with sporadic irrigation and no use of pesticides or fertilizers, hemp takes care of itself
The chemical compound in the hemp plant is recognized by many as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant -wrongly, we associate it with THC
From prosthetics to food packaging and textile manufacturing: potential applications of cannabinoid antibacterial properties
Understanding the differences between the various types of Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid hemp seeds and feminize the seeds for better yield
A focus on hemp for human and animal diets, the market and regulations in the current Italian panorama
In Italy, the hemp supply chain is promoted but not regulated, categorized and certified – blockchain may lead to a solution
The market for offset credits to support ecosystem services: a source of income for adaptation, mitigation and technological innovation actions
A 2021 Polish study found that hemp can be used as a pioneer plant in soils degraded by open-pit lignite mining
Hemp thermoregulatory properties are due to its natural conformation as a hollow fiber: micro air chambers for both textiles and construction
