Hempcrete

     HEMPCRETE has no equal as a natural building product sequestering carbon dioxide for the life of the building. By combining water, hemp aggregate and lime-based binder to produce excellent thermal insulating and acoustic properties, hempcrete is not just an insulator - it buffers temperature and humidity, prevents damp and mould growth, making inside the building a comfortable healthy environment

. It is fire and termite resistant, lightweight and forms a hard wall surface yet is vapour permeable to help reduce humidity and prevent condensation - a truly amazing natural product.

People that live in hempcrete houses do not need to run air conditioners or heaters all day to keep a comfortable home. Regular insulation requires constant energy input - hempcrete doesn't. The way energy costs are rising, that's a massive yearly cost saving through power conservation. At the same time, less energy use, less pollution AND carbon sequestration by hempcrete - your project could be carbon-neutral, even carbon negative with hempcrete.

 

Pretty interesting if you ask me, do some research!

Marijuana Legalization on Ballots!

So apparently the legalization of marijuana is quite the topic nowadays. It is up for the ballot for recreational use is Washington, Oregon, and Colorado in November. However through this, it will still remain illegal at the federal level. It will be interesting to see all the different views that people have on this, right now in Washington and Colorado, pre polls show that there are at least a majority in favor of the legalization. One main point that comes big to me is that there will most likely be more "pot shops" which will sell marijuana as well as edibles with marijuana. This almost eliminates all health risks with the use of weed and I believe that edibles will grow in usage by a lot in the next couple years if this does happen. Share your thoughts, views, and opinions in the comments!