Benefits of Industrial Hemp

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SOUTH DAKOTA maintains hemp lead; Texas sees rapid growth

South Dakota has expanded its industrial hemp industry with a 22% increase in planted acres and a 27.6% rise in harvested acres, leading the US in hemp processing and fiber production, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Texas has rapidly increased its hemp acreage by 1,860%, though it has a processing shortfall.

Why do we want plastic made from hemp!

Hemp is a renewable source and easy to grow, as well has being environmentally friendly. For every 1 ton of fossil fuel-based plastic produced, up to 3.7 tons of CO2 is released into the atmosphere. For every ton of hemp grown, it can absorb 1.6 tons of CO2 from the air, making it one of the best carbon sequestration options on the planet. Hemp plastic can be biodegradable or compostable in a matter of just a couple months.

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING!!

Is it something made out of crude oil and old plastic bottles or is it natural clean fiber clothing???

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Why Industrial Hemp is so Important Today: Understand the difference between marijuana and industrial hemp, some history, plant itself and uses today.  Why Hemp is very important to our environment as well as our fiber industry.

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The textile industry is entering a transformation phase. Here’s what industry data and forecasts are telling us to watch in 2026:

1. REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE GOES MAINSTREAM  The movement is real. Regenerative agriculture is moving beyond pilots and into scale, with major brands and initiatives actively converting large acreages and integrating soil health, water stewardship, and biodiversity into fiber sourcing decisions. As measurement frameworks mature, outcomes like reduced inputs, improved soil health, and greater climate resilience are already shaping how materials are selected. Hemp fits naturally into this shift: deep roots that rebuild soil, low water needs, minimal inputs, and strong carbon performance. As regenerative textiles move from values-driven to risk-driven sourcing, hemp is increasingly part of the conversation.

2. BIODEGRADABILITY & CIRCULARITY ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE Less than 15% of textiles get recycled globally. 92 million tons hit landfills annually . EU’s Digital Product Passports are mandating transparency with detailed product information including material composition and environmental impact. Natural fibers like hemp are biodegradable and mechanically recyclable, unlike synthetic blends that release microplastics. These microplastics are shed during washing, drying, and everyday wear, flowing into waterways and soils or becoming airborne as dust that we inhale—where they persist indefinitely and accumulate through the food chain. Pure natural fibers support true circular economy.

3. CARBON ACCOUNTING GETS REAL The textile industry = 10% of global GHG emissions.  The UN Fashion Industry Charter commits to 30% emission cuts by 2030. The hemp advantage? Requires significantly less water, can be grown with minimal synthetic inputs, and its deep taproot prevents soil erosion. Low-carbon cultivation = competitive edge. The winners? Companies scaling materials that are renewable, biodegradable, recyclable, AND low carbon. Natural fibers aren’t just sustainable; they’re becoming the only viable path forward.

Hemp seeds contain a protein that is more nutritious and more economical to produce than soybean protein. Hemp seeds are not intoxicating. Hemp seed protein can be used to produce virtually any product made from soybean: tofu, veggie burgers, butter, cheese, salad oils, ice cream, milk, etc. Hemp seed can also be ground into a nutritious flour that can be used to produce baked goods such as pasta, cookies, and breads.

Hemp seed oil can be used to produce non-toxic diesel fuel, paint, varnish, detergent, ink and lubricating oil. Because hemp seeds account for up to half the weight of a mature hemp plant, hemp seed is a viable source for these products.

Just as corn can be converted into clean-burning ethanol fuel, so can hemp. Because hemp produces more biomass than any plant species (including corn) that can be grown in a wide range of climates and locations, hemp has great potential to become a major source of ethanol fuel.

Literally millions of wild hemp plants currently grow throughout the U.S. Wild hemp, like hemp grown for industrial use, has no drug properties because of its low THC content. U.S. marijuana laws prevent farmers from growing the same hemp plant that proliferates in nature by the millions.

From 1776 to 1937, hemp was a major American crop and textiles made from hemp were common. Yet, The American Textile Museum, The Smithsonian Institute, and most American history books contain no mention of hemp. The government's War on Drugs has created an atmosphere of self-censorship where speaking of hemp in a positive manner is considered politically incorrect or taboo.

United States Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp, used products made from hemp, and praised the hemp plant in some of their writings.

No other natural resource offers the potential of hemp. Cannabis Hemp is capable of producing significant quantities of paper, textiles, building materials, food, medicine, paint, detergent, varnish, oil, ink, and fuel. Unlike other crops, hemp can grow in most climates and on most farmland throughout the world with moderate water and fertilizer requirements, no pesticides, and no herbicides. Cannabis Hemp (also known as Indian Hemp) has enormous potential to become a major natural resource that can benefit both the economy and the environment.

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Hemp plays a crucial role in cleaning and improving farmland through a process known as phytoremediation. Here's how hemp contributes to enhancing the quality of farmland:

Heavy Metal Removal

Hyperaccumulator:Hemp has the ability to absorb and accumulate heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and nickel from contaminated soil, storing them in its tissues.

INDUSTRIAL HEMP

On an annual basis, 1 acre of hemp will produce as much fiber as 2 to 3 acres of cotton. Hemp fiber is stronger and softer than cotton, lasts twice as long as cotton, and will not mildew.

Cotton grows only in moderate climates and requires more water than hemp; but hemp is frost tolerant, requires only moderate amounts of water, and grows in all 50 states. Cotton requires large quantities of pesticides and herbicides--50% of the world's pesticides/herbicides are used in the production of cotton. Hemp requires no pesticides, no herbicides, and only moderate amounts of fertilizer.

On an annual basis, 1 acre of hemp will produce as much paper as 2 to 4 acres of trees. From tissue paper to cardboard, all types of paper products can be produced from hemp.