Industrial Hemp
Hemp has over fifty thousand uses.
I'm sitting here lovingly stroking my brand new hemp jeans
In fact almost everthing made from petrochemicals can be made from Hemp
One of the few drawbacks with "industrial hemp"is
OK John Howard,and Kim Beasley nows ya chance you talk so much about unemployment, how about a new industry
that's not only sustainable but will create new jobs !!! ATT Tim Fischer..... the farmers are calling out for help hear thier plight
give them hemp to grow adding to thier diversification. not just the "cockies" either Tim many other rural jobs could be created in textiles ,paper, pharmacitical, and others.
act NOW beat the rest of the world to it!! Forget the "drug" issue, you know that's just a smoke-screen. STAND UP for those who elected you!!! not those behind you pulling ya strings!!
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There is much info on industrial hemp, so instead of repeating it all
They can be broken into three main groups
1. medicinal
2. industial
3. recreational
this page deals with the biggest of these groups INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
and boy are they comfortable !!!
As i look around me i can see so many things that could be made from hemp
my desk , keyboard, part of my monitor, the numerous bits of paper
(at the mo i'm using 100% recycled paper) floppy disks, and so much more.
Also many wood products can be made from Hemp
that the seeds that are commonly used for hemp are hybrids
this means that when the males release thier pollen the may (will)
pollute other strains, due to thier low T.H.C. content, making the seeds from these plants useless for medical purposes
making seed saving unworhwhile and forcing growers and plant breeders to buy thier seeds from chemical companies
such as Monsanto(makers of the poisonous "round-up resistant soy beans")
The low T.H.C plants are also less resistant to pests and disease
however there is no reason that "normal" cannabis plants cannot be used instead
OK J.H. K.B. T.F. et al SHOW SOME "TICKER "
FREE THE HERB
LEAD the World the into the next millenium don't follow everyone else like sheep to the slaughter !!!Show some Aussie initiative
here's some links to follow
Aussie Hemp Clothes
...now at the Royal Melbourne Show ( right next to the Permaculture Melb stand ) if ya go, don't forget to tell Colin UNDATOKA sent ya
Some products that can be manufactured from hemp/marijuana are... * animal bedding * dynamite * paneling * auto/boat covers * erosion control * pants * backpacks * fabrics * parachutes * bags (paper and canvas) * fire hoses * particle board * balms * fiberboard * pasta * bandages * fishnets * pet foods * baseball caps * flags * pharmaceuticals * baskets * floor mats * pillows * bed linens * flooring * plaster * belts * flour * plywood * bioplastics * fuels * polymers * birdseed * furniture * protein * books * futons * purses * boots * gloves * quilts * bread * glues * roofing materials * butter * hammocks * rope * candlewick * harnesses * sails * candy * hats * salad oils * canvas * ice cream * salves * cardboard * inks * sandals * carpeting * industrial coatings * scarves * caulking * industrial oils * shampoos * cellophane * insulation * shirts * cement * jackets * shoes * chairs * jeans * skirts * cheese * linen * slippers * cloth/paper napkins * livestock feed * soaps * cloth/paper towels * lubricants * socks * coffee filters * luggage * sofas * compost * magazines * stationary * cosmetics * medicines * tablecloths * curtains * moisturizers * tables * cushions * mulches * tea * denim * natural pesticides * tents * desks * nets * thread * detergents * newsprint * tissue paper * diapers * note pads * toilet paper * dolls * oil-spill absorbants * twine * draperies * packaging * varnishes * duffel bags * paints * wallets * wallpaper * FACT: NO TREE OR PLANT SPECIES ON EARTH HAS THE COMMERCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL POTENTIAL OF HEMP. OVER 50,000 KNOWN PRODUCTS CAN BE PRODUCED FROM HEMP!