Hemp is a widely recognized alternative fiber that is known for its versatility and sustainability, among other qualities. Since 2018, it has become a popular trend, reaching a market value of $252 ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Ulster County Legislature is considering a resolution that would make hemp insulation the first choice for insulating new county buildings and during renovations of existing ...

CEE researchers’ analysis outlines path to a U.S. construction market for hemp-based fibers, which are already used for clothing and biodegradable plastics. From left, Kelly Farmer, Akanksha Menon, ...

The use of hemp as a material is gaining speed across industries, including health and beauty, textiles, food and more. One of the industries that now utilizes it is in construction. Hemp can be used ...

Hempitecture plans to broaden its product line of sustainable building materials, learning from its first year operating a Jerome, Idaho, manufacturing plant that handles hemp fiber. The Ketchum-based ...

The residential and commercial sectors are responsible for around 31% of planet-warming pollution in the U.S., generated from using dirty fuels for heating and cooking, to electricity consumption ...

JEROME — A startup business in southern Idaho that will use industrial hemp to create environmentally friendly insulation is about to get rolling. It also has an extra $500,000 in its pocket. The ...

Mattie Mead remembers trying to find investors for a product more associated with drugs than building materials. “Investors would laugh and say, ‘You’re trying to build houses that have a Schedule 1 ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — From the outside, the home of Henry Gage Jr. and Sally Warren at 74 Foxhall Ave. looks a lot like any other home in the city. But once a visitor walks inside, they’ll notice something ...

Expanding foam (often called spray foam) has long been a popular insulation choice. It can help keep your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer while also cutting your energy bills. What's ...