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Hempcrete Builds Momentum in Certification by International Building Code Council in March 2022

Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 22, 2022, The dream green building material for many building professionals may be one step closer to being certified as one of the United States’ national building materials in the US building codes, as reported that hempcrete was submitted as an appendix in the International Residential Codes (IRC) last month by the US Hemp Building Foundation.

The International Code Council experts are set to evaluate the paperwork submitted in March 2022 and then again in September 2022.

Once accepted, hempcrete will be an approved natural building material in the United States.

According to the news source, once hempcrete is approved or certified as a national building material, the material will be “accessible to the standard person to construct with” and “allow you to build with it without needing an alternative material variance.”

Certification of hempcrete will ultimately help permitting departments gain more familiarity with the material which is new to many since legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, especially since it has a big barrier.

The barrier?

Many building professionals aren’t familiar with it or think it’s a substitution for concrete or think it’s something to get high on.

Yes, it’s a green dream to some but still unknown to others. And then there are the states that make getting a permit for hemp a bit tricky.

Since “no national guidelines, test methods or specifications for hempcrete exist” and building codes differ across the board, approval “depends on whether local officials embrace innovation”.

The US Hemp Building Association has been trying to establish “best practices and rules for acceptance” by the IRC and many are optimistic that new hempcrete codes will spark a “groundswell of interest”.

This shouldn’t be too hard with all the benefits hempcrete offers.

The insulation material “resists mold, fire and pests” and practically lasts forever.

Not to mention, it absorbs carbon.

One source noted that “hempcrete, the non-structural insulation made of hemp hurd (shiv) and lime binder, provides a superior insulation product when installed up to 1 foot thick in wall assemblies.

The material is vapor-permeable, thermally regulating, fire resistant and repels mold and pests.

Hempcrete insulation is carbon negative due to the large amounts of carbon sequestered by the hemp plant via photosynthesis while growing.

” The building industry is very “traditional” and doesn’t see many “new” materials.

Most of the materials used in the building industry have remained the same for years and those same materials have some negative environmental and health impacts.

Hempcrete, on the other hand, is not only sustainable and green, but it also makes ecological and financial sense.

It’s favorable in many ways so when the IRC enshrines hempcrete as a certified natural building material later this year, the potential for the building industry could be huge.

To date, few farmers in this country grow hemp strictly for building purposes.

It’s mostly grown for CBD, bioplastics, food, or even mulch. One generally doesn’t see it grown specifically for hempcrete.

And farmers need “reliable customers and economies of scale” and to be in close proximity to a processing center or they’ll pay exorbitant prices for shipping.

Builders that do use it now, generally can’t get enough locally so they have to import it from overseas and the quality varies.

With the industrial hemp market growing exponentially, resources and contacts are invaluable.

The industrial hemp market is expected to reach $12.01 billion by 2028

and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% from 2021 to 2028,

per the most recent study by Grand View Research, Inc.

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The professional association representing the US hemp building industry moved forward to certify hemp and lime (hempcrete) insulation in US building codes this month. Hempcrete was submitted as an appendix in the International Residential Codes on Jan. 10 by the US Hemp Building Foundation, the non-profit arm of the US Hemp Building Association.

The idea is to give U.S. building permitting departments a familiarity with the material, which is new to the United States after hemp was legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. “These documents will show a pathway for using hempcrete as a building material,” USHBA President Jacob Waddell told Let’s Talk Hemp. “The goal is to allow you to build with hempcrete without needing an alternative material variance,” he added. An international committee of hemp building experts and advocates prepared the paperwork to submit to the International Code Council. IRC code experts will evaluate the paperwork in March and again in September to enshrine hemp + lime as an approved natural building material.

Eventually, inclusion in the IRC should “allow for hempcrete to be accessible to the standard person to construct with it,” Waddell said. Hempcrete, a non-structural insulation made of hemp hurd (shiv) and lime binder, provides a superior insulation product when installed up to 1 foot thick in wall assemblies. The material is vapor-permeable, thermally regulating, fire resistant and repels mold and pests. Hempcrete insulation is carbon negative due to the large amounts of carbon sequestered by the hemp plant via photosynthesis while growing.

Used Widely in Europe The US building industry has some catching up to do when it comes to the international use of hemp in building materials. Hempcrete has been employed as a carbon-negative insulation for 30 years in Europe, as an insulating construction material for large department stores in the United Kingdom and multistory residential buildings and public facilities in France. Patchwork of US Building Departments Right now in the United States, builders, engineers and architects who want to use hempcrete must gain approval project-by-project in the absence of an overarching national code to point to, said Texas-based developer Ray Kaderli, of the Hemp Build Network. Kaderli’s company was just permitted by the city of San Antonio to build a hempcrete-insulated three-bedroom/two-bath 1,300 sq. ft. home. Kaderli, a member of USHBA, praised the organization for moving forward with certification for hempcrete. “With a new industry there are many things to do,” Kaderli said in an email. “This was one of the most important first steps. I’m grateful [USHBA] had the insight and discipline to focus in this direction.”

The certification process also leads the way to apply to certify hempcrete in the International Building Codes for commercial buildings in 2024, when the next application process begins, USHBA president Waddell said. The material still needs to pass various ASTM fire tests as well as tests for structural bracing, Waddell said, for which the foundation will continue to raise funds. Straw Bale Builders Paved the Way USHBA hired engineering and natural building consultants, including two straw bale construction pioneers who helped get straw bale construction certified in the US residential building codes in the early 2000s. About two dozen hemp-building experts worked on the IRC submission for countless hours since October, Waddell said.

Right now, the application submitted to the IRC only includes one-story structures to be insulated with hempcrete wall assemblies without extra engineering. This is a start that will be built upon to expand hempcrete’s role in the building codes, as more data and research is submitted and approved, Waddell said. “Submitting to the IRC is just the first step in a very long process to get hempcrete where we’re able to use it more readily,” Waddell said.

The USHBA has about 200 active members and raised about $50,000 through its foundation for certification expenses and a series of other projects, including workforce development and creating educational materials, Waddell said. The organization will host a members-only online event on Saturday, Jan. 30, where more information about the IRC certification will be shared. 6,000-sq. ft Hemp Home Befuddled Permit Officials

The Massachusetts building permit official who approved one of last year’s largest hempcrete projects built on US soil last year, was initially confused at the rough inspection of the Cape Cod Hemp House, said Mary Dempsey, of Mpactful Ventures.

“The building inspector took one look and said, ‘Wait a minute, where’s your plywood?’ Then he muttered, ‘I gotta go study these plans better,’” she told Let’s Talk Hemp. Even though the Cape Cod Hemp House relied on engineering approval and didn’t have difficulty getting a permit, Dempsey said including hempcrete in the IRC codes will help local building permitting authorities better understand how it works and what it can and cannot do.

Hempcrete will figure into the construction of eco-friendly homes and buildings.

Mpactful Ventures and Dempsey helped steer the USHBA study group to gather the paperwork and research together to submit to the IRC. “People from all over the world were helping by reading this [document] to hopefully move an entire industry forward,” Dempsey said. “I’m really proud to have been part of it.” This article also appeared in HempBuild Magazine.

Is It Possible to Reach Carbon Negativity?

It is possible to reach carbon negativity — but it will take a coordinated effort to reduce emissions from their source and a significant number of offsets to get there.

One of the best ways to realistically reach carbon negativity is to employ different methods of carbon reduction to complement lowering emissions from the source. These include nature-based solutions, enhanced nature solutions, and direct air carbon capture — all of which can be done directly by companies, or through offsetting projects, which is typically easier and more verifiable.

It takes effort, a coordinated approach, and conscious investment — both of money and time — to reach true carbon negativity. But it is possible, as some major brands and corporations are proclaiming they will reach this goal as early as 2030.

How Can Companies and Individuals Reach Carbon Negative Goals?

There are many simple and practical ways for people and companies to get within striking distance of being carbon negative. From there, it is up to them to make the extra effort to achieve this status associated with offsetting more carbon than they emit.

First things first, make sure all energy used in direct operations comes from renewables or other carbon-free sources, such as nuclear. This applies to company activities that directly use energy and individual activities that use energy within the home.

Next, it is imperative to reduce indirect emissions as much as possible. For a company, this can be done by reviewing a supply chain to find suppliers and logistics that create less emissions or by limiting employee Scope 3 emissions, such as those attributable to commuting to and from work. For individuals, this can be done by making smart choices outside the home, from riding that bike to eating that locally grown food.

Lastly, after you’ve tallied up the total carbon footprint for yourself or your company, invest in more offsets than the amount of carbon emitted. It is important to ensure that the offsets you purchase are verified and of good quality, ideally with co-benefits for nature and communities in areas that they are generated. Remember: one credit typically equals 1 metric ton of carbon removed from the atmosphere — you just need to buy one more credit than tons you’ve emitted to reach carbon negative status.

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30%-50% of the adult population struggle with chronic insomnia. Will CBD be THE Answer?

According to the National Sleep Foundation, between 30%-50%

of the adult population struggle with chronic insomnia.

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If you do not know what insomnia is, it is a problem that inhibits the ability to fall asleep quickly or to maintain a healthy, undisturbed sleep through the night. Many people have found that using cannabis to help them sleep is a natural and effective way to crush insomnia. Insomnia sufferers know the constant struggle of trying out different sleeping pills with the hope that they will get a good-night’s sleep.

Using sleeping pills and other pharmaceutical medications can have negative side effects on mental development and one’s sleep cycle. How does cannabis help your sleep? Many insomnia sufferers, of the adult population, have found relief by introducing marijuana use into their evening routin e to help them settle for a good night of sleep. The science behind how cannabis can help you sleep is very in-depth and boring.

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So, we will try to sum it up as best as possible. Basically, the human body has a system called the endocannabinoid system, which is a system of endocannabinoids (neurotransmitters) that bind to cannabinoid receptors and cannabinoid proteins which are found along the vertebrate central nervous system (including the brain). No big surprise that cannabinoids are actively found in cannabis — specifically THC.

Current Research has been conducted to understand the relationship between cannabis and insomnia. Cannabis contains active constituents called Phyto cannabinoids which have been known to have several different medicinal benefits. One of these benefits is sedation and noted improvements in sleep. This study stated that a survey conducted in 2017 concluded that nearly two thirds of all participants with disturbed sleep habits completed stopped using pharmaceutical sleep aids after switching to medical cannabis use. It is important to note that the topic of cannabis and sleep is still being researched and left with many unanswered questions. There is conflicting research about withdrawal symptoms, and whether THC or CBD are more beneficial actives in cannabis for sedation.

THC & CBD Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two main actives found in cannabis. These two actives are what bind to the receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. Both THC and CBD are psychoactive components, however, they react very differently in the body. THC is what causes the high sensation in the body, while CBD is known for helping with depression and anxiety. When research began about the relationship between cannabis and sedation began, researchers believed the THC was the main activity that induced sedation in the body. As research continues, CBD has been studied to provide the same relaxation effects which could lead to better sleep as well. People who tend to have high anxiety may choose a CBD product instead of a THC heavy product because of the possibility that the THC could increase anxiety and paranoid feelings.

As of recently, CBD oils can be purchased that can provide similar effects but do not require smoking marijuana. CBD oils will not get y0u high. Best Cannabis Strains for Sleep Listed below are some recommendations for marijuana strains you can use when finding which one will work best for you. While some of these may work for other people, they could not be right for you and your body, so make sure you take these recommendations as a learning opportunity.

You will have to try a few of them out before you find one that works well for you. People often choose Indica strains for sleep as they possess more of a body-high sensation and induce heaviness and laziness. Sativa strains can also be beneficial for sleep since your body typically crashes harder after the head high slows down. Finding the type of strain that is right for you will take some experimenting, so enjoy the process.

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Cannabis Global Expands into Solventless Cannabis Extracts at Lynwood Facility

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 23, 2021 Cannabis Global, Inc,. an innovation-oriented company investing in disruptive cannabis technologies, today announces an important enhancement to its cannabis product manufacturing capabilities at its Natural Plant Extract of California facility in Lynwood, a suburb of Los Angeles. The facility is now producing solventless cannabis concentrates for use in its own cannabis products, including edibles, beverages and pre-rolls.

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Most of the cannabis extract products on the market are prepared using solvents such as butane, propane, and carbon dioxide to extract the oils and cannabinoids from the plant.

These products ultimately have most of the solvents removed, but the taste profile of the original plant material is altered in the overall process. The solvent-less extraction methods used by the Company instead rely 100% on water, ice, heat and pressure to extract the desirable components from the cannabis plant .

“Consumers are increasingly turning to solvent-less products for three reasons: purity, taste and experience,” commented Arman Tabatabaei, CEO of the Company. “We do not have to remove the chemical solvents from these products as none are ever added. It’s just water, heat and pressure. Many consumers prefer the natural taste of solvent-less produced extracts and believe such products offer a superior user experience. We expect continued growth in the marketplace as consumers increasingly gravitate toward these high-quality products.

“Solvent-less operations at the Company’s Natural Plant Extract of California facility include both ice water hash production, which uses water and ice to separate the valuable trichomes from the plant materials, and rosin production, which uses heat and pressure to produce an ultra-premium concentrate.

The Company plans to utilize these solventless concentrates to enhance cannabis products, such as premium pre-rolls, edibles and beverages, which are in various stages of availability and pre-production.

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Current State Of CBD and Cosmetics in the USA

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Although the current state of regulation for CBD is in-flux for supplement and food products, the outlook is pretty good for beauty, as long as companies are careful about where they source the CBD, otherwise adhere to the regulations governing the marketing of cosmetic products, and limit sales to states where the sale of such products is legal.