Hemp utilized as alternative construction material in UK

[Bazarocka]

Now I wonder where they Got that idea.?

The UK’s Building Research Establishment Centre for Innovative Construction Materials at the University of Bath had just inaugurated a £740,000 venture, financed by construction businesses and the UK government, to develop and study the use of hemp as alternative building construction material. The new study was based from the findings of a French archaeologist who discovered a sixth-century-old stone bridge that had used hemp as mortar.

Cultivated for thousands of years, the durable fibre is mostly used to make ropes and textiles. Currently, hemp is processed for use in constructions.

http://www.electric.co.uk/news/hemp...ive-construction-material-in-uk-12341644.html

 

[Open Eyes]

Lets hope the big construction companies support these measures. In many ways the UK citizens are fed a diet of misinformation by the authorities but to study the feasibility of using Hemp trumps even the USA as they have not gone down this road. Looks like a letter to the man is needed now showing support for this.

 

[Chronic777]

Considering its the strongest plant on earth its worth using...
Back in the day it was illegal to grow hemp plants, but whenever there was a war & resources were down, cotton, paper etc... they'd ask people to grow as much as they can!
I once heard that one fully grown hemp plant can provide twice as much paper compared to a tree, it also stronger, more durable & longer lasting than cotton.

 

[Bazarocka]

Chronic777 have you read,? "The Emperor Wears No Clothes", by none other than the Honorable Mr Jack Herer himself.

EVERY last human being should read this book. Just so they would know about the BS brought upon this plant, which could be used FOR SO MANY different things. "Dont get me going" Here read the book, and PASS this LINK to EVERYONE you know...(ESPECIALLY YOUR CONGRESSMAN)

http://www.jackherer.com/chapters.html

 

[TomPope]

If I'm right, a company in italy makes isolation material out of hemp. Probably a good alternative to the itchy synthetic fiber isolation crap.

 

[Chronic777]

Chronic777 have you read,? "The Emperor Wears No Clothes", by none other than the Honorable Mr Jack Herer himself.

EVERY last human being should read this book. Just so they would know about the BS brought upon this plant, which could be used FOR SO MANY different things. "Dont get me going" Here read the book, and PASS this LINK to EVERYONE you know...(ESPECIALLY YOUR CONGRESSMAN)

http://www.jackherer.com/chapters.html

Ive read parts of it, my friend gave it to me as a bday present years ago, it had some great parts in it form what i remember!
Im gonna get it out again, thanks for reminding me!