Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Pasadena Weekly - Hemp: The 'miracle plant' that can save the planet
Pasadena Weekly - Hemp: The 'miracle plant' that can save the planet: "This is a sampling of the estimated 6,000 items currently made from petroleum that can be made from hemp:
Solvents Diesel fuel Motor Oil Bearing Grease
Ink Floor Wax Ballpoint Pens Football Cleats
Upholstery Sweaters Boats Insecticides
Bicycle Tires Sports Car Bodies Nail Polish Fishing lures
Dresses Tires Golf Bags Perfumes
Cassettes Dishwasher parts Tool Boxes Shoe Polish
Motorcycle Helmet Caulking Petroleum Jelly Transparent Tape
CD Player Faucet Washers Antiseptics Clothesline"
Solvents Diesel fuel Motor Oil Bearing Grease
Ink Floor Wax Ballpoint Pens Football Cleats
Upholstery Sweaters Boats Insecticides
Bicycle Tires Sports Car Bodies Nail Polish Fishing lures
Dresses Tires Golf Bags Perfumes
Cassettes Dishwasher parts Tool Boxes Shoe Polish
Motorcycle Helmet Caulking Petroleum Jelly Transparent Tape
CD Player Faucet Washers Antiseptics Clothesline"
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sustainable Energy from an unlikley source: marginal farmland!
Scientists have the evidence we need that Industrial Hemp is the ideal BIO -FUEL feedstock,
Industrial Hemp - (no THC included) - grows anywhere corn grows, yet without theneed fro pesticides and environmentally harmful fertilizers. In fact if used as rotational crop it actuall restores and builds up the soil. (amazingly deep taproots) - The Hemp plant offers more "BIO Mass" then any other plant in existence. - The oil /fuel derived from it performs in low temperatures, ideal for the Minnesota climate. 16 States have legalized production, but the USA still has to import the Hemp supply from Canada - because the D.E.A. has it classified as a dangerous substance. (The poppyseed bagel you ate this morning is more dangerous than Industrial Hemp) - In fact the DEA is so disingenuous in it's stubbornous to fight this crop it is the epitome of hypocrosy! Consider this: If you actually want to get rid "Marijuana" (high THC content) - you would simply overseed the suspected areas of cultivation with industrial hemp, the cross pollination virtually ruins the highly bred Marijuana by decimating it's THC content. --
Personally I think the whole "POT" thing is a "Red Herring" - (a distraction from the real thing) - The real purpose of the prohibition is to suppress Industrial Hemp, the source of over 26,000+ products from food, to fuel- from clothing to shelter --
Don't get me started!
Industrial Hemp - (no THC included) - grows anywhere corn grows, yet without theneed fro pesticides and environmentally harmful fertilizers. In fact if used as rotational crop it actuall restores and builds up the soil. (amazingly deep taproots) - The Hemp plant offers more "BIO Mass" then any other plant in existence. - The oil /fuel derived from it performs in low temperatures, ideal for the Minnesota climate. 16 States have legalized production, but the USA still has to import the Hemp supply from Canada - because the D.E.A. has it classified as a dangerous substance. (The poppyseed bagel you ate this morning is more dangerous than Industrial Hemp) - In fact the DEA is so disingenuous in it's stubbornous to fight this crop it is the epitome of hypocrosy! Consider this: If you actually want to get rid "Marijuana" (high THC content) - you would simply overseed the suspected areas of cultivation with industrial hemp, the cross pollination virtually ruins the highly bred Marijuana by decimating it's THC content. --
Personally I think the whole "POT" thing is a "Red Herring" - (a distraction from the real thing) - The real purpose of the prohibition is to suppress Industrial Hemp, the source of over 26,000+ products from food, to fuel- from clothing to shelter --
Don't get me started!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
UConn study: Hemp makes “attractive raw material” for biodiesel production – Bob's Blog
UConn study: Hemp makes “attractive raw material” for biodiesel production – Bob's Blog: "With hemp, it’s not a question of food or fuel; hemp produces food and fuel. When you squeeze the oil out of those seeds for fuel, you’re still left with an easily-digestible seed that can be converted to paste just chock full of protein and vital essential fatty acids."
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
HempCrete House Construction
It's very interesting, the HempCrete material actually gets harder and harder with age. It seems to be a process of PETRAFICATION that draws carbon out of the atmosphere, which translates into a NEGATIVE carbon footprint! - Check out this instructinal video
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Hemp Network Launching Product
To learn more about The Hemp Network(R) and to participate in daily conference calls which discuss the pay plan, products, upcoming events and exchange of ideas, call 218-339-3600 PIN: 321677, Monday thru Thursday at 6 PM Pacific time, or listen to the recorded calls 24/7 at: 951-262-3496 or go to: www.thehempnetwork.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Are you concerned about your Brain? HEMP to the Rescue!
CLICK ON THE BRAIN for the Rest of the story!Brain health: because EFAs make up a large portion of the brain, hemp is especially beneficial for brain health, particularly memory function. Membrane loss of EFAs has been found in such disorders as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Research has shown that a diet with a proper balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids–such as in hemp oil–may help delay or reduce the neurological effects of these diseases and improve quality of life.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The most important aspect of industrial hemp farming, the most compelling thing hemp offers us, is fuel | REALNEO for all
The most important aspect of industrial hemp farming, the most compelling thing hemp offers us, is fuel REALNEO for all: "Hemp Produces the Most Biomass of Any Plant on Earth.
Hemp is at least four times richer in biomass/cellulose potential than its nearest rivals: cornstalks, sugarcane, kenaf, trees, etc.
Hemp produces the most biomass of any crop, which is why it is the natural choice for an energy crop. Hemp converts the sun's energy into cellulose faster than any other plant, through photosynthesis. Hemp can produce 10 tons of biomass per acre every four months. Enough energy could be produced on 6% of the land in the U.S. to provide enough energy for our entire country (cars, heat homes, electricity, industry) -- and we use 25% of the world's energy.
To put which in perspective, right now we pay farmers not to grow on 6% (around 90 million acres) of the farming land, while another 500 million acres of marginal farmland lies fallow. This land could be used to grow hemp as an energy crop."
Hemp is at least four times richer in biomass/cellulose potential than its nearest rivals: cornstalks, sugarcane, kenaf, trees, etc.
Hemp produces the most biomass of any crop, which is why it is the natural choice for an energy crop. Hemp converts the sun's energy into cellulose faster than any other plant, through photosynthesis. Hemp can produce 10 tons of biomass per acre every four months. Enough energy could be produced on 6% of the land in the U.S. to provide enough energy for our entire country (cars, heat homes, electricity, industry) -- and we use 25% of the world's energy.
To put which in perspective, right now we pay farmers not to grow on 6% (around 90 million acres) of the farming land, while another 500 million acres of marginal farmland lies fallow. This land could be used to grow hemp as an energy crop."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Don’t forget about hemp’s many uses
What the high polluting industrialists like Chemical companies, Petroleum, Paper, Timber, Chem-Agriculture and Cotton don’t want to bring to the attention of the general public is the over 26,000 uses of Industrial Hemp and the industries it will precipitate, such as the hemp paper industry, hemp cloth and textiles industry, hemp food products, and even a form of hemp bio-diesel fuel. All of these things put together could generate thousands of jobs across the country, not to mention the billions/TRILLIONS! in state revenue for new industry licensing, employer/employee tax revenues, and at the same time dropping unemployment rates in our beleaguered country.
Unfortunately, none of the big names other than Ron Paul, seem to be capable of standing up to the special interest lobby and closed-minded politicians intent on preserving the staus quo while stifeling inovation in what is arguably, demonstrably the most environmentally and financially viable solution to our recovery.
Industrial Hemp is so much more easily renewable than any of our other natural resources, and the potential for financial benefit to the state coffers, as well as to the recipients of all of the new jobs, is astounding for anyone with the eyes to see.
Wake up Washington! Out-moded profit protection systems for an entrenched "Good Old Boys" network are no excuse anymore for strangling the most environmentally positive solution that could save our economy!
Thanks Skot!
adapted from Skot Pierson's original post Edmonds
Unfortunately, none of the big names other than Ron Paul, seem to be capable of standing up to the special interest lobby and closed-minded politicians intent on preserving the staus quo while stifeling inovation in what is arguably, demonstrably the most environmentally and financially viable solution to our recovery.
Industrial Hemp is so much more easily renewable than any of our other natural resources, and the potential for financial benefit to the state coffers, as well as to the recipients of all of the new jobs, is astounding for anyone with the eyes to see.
Wake up Washington! Out-moded profit protection systems for an entrenched "Good Old Boys" network are no excuse anymore for strangling the most environmentally positive solution that could save our economy!
Thanks Skot!
adapted from Skot Pierson's original post Edmonds
NAT NEWS!!! - Get on the Call !
April 29, 2010
Naturally Advanced Technologies to Hold Corporate Update Call Wednesday, May 5th at 11:00 am EDT
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PORTLAND, Oregon, (April 29, 2010) - Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT, OTCBB: NADVF, TSXV: NAT) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 5th at 8:00 a.m. PDT / 11:00 a.m. EDT. Ken Barker, chief executive officer, will provide an update on recent corporate developments followed by a question and answer session.
Event details follow.
•To participate via telephone, please dial 888-599-8691, or 913-312-0938 for international callers at least 5-10 minutes before the presentation start time. The pass code is 5138394.
•To listen by webcast please join at the investor relations section of the NAT website: http://www.naturallyadvanced.com/s/Investors.asp
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast and call, the telephone replay will be available until midnight EDT, May 7, 2010 by dialing 888-203-1112, or 719-457-0820 for international callers, and entering passcode 5138394 and the webcast will be available for replay for 90 days at http://www.naturallyadvanced.com/s/Investors.asp
About Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc.
Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. is committed to unlocking the potential of renewable and environmentally sustainable biomass resources from hemp and other bast fibers. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc., is developing proprietary technologies for production of bast fibers, cellulose pulp, and their resulting by-products, in collaboration with Canada's National Research Council and the Alberta Research Council. Crailar(r) technology offers cost-effective and environmentally sustainable processing and production of natural, bast fibers such as hemp and flax, resulting in increased performance characteristics for use in textile, industrial, energy, medical and composite material applications. The company was founded in 1998 as a provider of environmentally friendly, socially responsible clothing and adheres to a "triple bottom line" philosophy, respecting the human rights of employees, the environmental impact of the company's operations and fiscal responsibility to its shareholders. See http://www.naturallyadvanced.com/
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Stella McCartney, Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein are among the designers
What's drawing designers to hemp textiles are their natural performance attributes and their low impact on the environment. Hemp fibers are highly absorbent, UV resistant, antimicrobial and long lasting. Growing it also requires less water and fewer pesticides than does cotton. Growing hemp in the U.S. has been prohibited since the '50s, so most of the hemp used by American clothing designers comes from China. "It's so high value and so much lower impact in every other way that it eclipses the carbon generated through shipping," said Isaac Nichelson, founder of the Santa Monica-based hemp clothing line Livity Outernational.
Read the entire article here:
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ford's Green Team
A group 
of six women are designing the cars of the future, one soy seat at a time.In an industry dominated by men, Ford's all-women renewable materials research team is a rarity. Led by Debbie Mielewski, 46, the group of six innovate novel uses of plastics and natural materials, like soy and hemp, to revolutionize the production of Ford vehicles.
When Mielewski took over the plastics department in 2001, she was charged with big-picture planning--the research would shape Ford's cars 25 years down the road. Already an avid environmentalist--she buys only used clothing and shoes--she decided to steer Ford's materials research towards sustainability and reduce its environmental impact. (More...)
of six women are designing the cars of the future, one soy seat at a time.In an industry dominated by men, Ford's all-women renewable materials research team is a rarity. Led by Debbie Mielewski, 46, the group of six innovate novel uses of plastics and natural materials, like soy and hemp, to revolutionize the production of Ford vehicles. When Mielewski took over the plastics department in 2001, she was charged with big-picture planning--the research would shape Ford's cars 25 years down the road. Already an avid environmentalist--she buys only used clothing and shoes--she decided to steer Ford's materials research towards sustainability and reduce its environmental impact. (More...)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
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