The Environmental Case for Hemp Fibre

Hemp earns its green reputation honestly in some places and less so in others, and this cluster tries to separate the two. Expect plain explanations of carbon stored in the plant and in hemp-lime walls, water and pesticide demands compared with cotton, soil benefits from a deep-rooted rotation crop, and the transport and processing energy that can offset field-level gains. For specifiers, students and buyers who need to defend a material choice rather than simply repeat claims.