Luisa P.

Every minute, more than 300,000 disposable nappies are incinerated or dumped in landfill sites, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion. Is there a way that industrial hemp could help?

Despite the plant's well-documented agronomic and environmental benefits, the European hemp sector faces significant regulatory hurdles. Three major German industry organisations have now responded by submitting a joint proposal to the European Union calling for decisive reforms and simplifications.

Conventional construction methods contribute significantly to global CO₂ emissions. One possible sustainable alternative is hempcrete, which is made from the woody core of the hemp plant. A research project at the Technical University of Cologne is focussing on this special building material.

A previously unexpected ally of hemp, the plant praised for its versatility, remained undiscovered and unnoticed for a long time: microbes. How could they affect the way hemp is cultivated?

ADHD impacts 6-8% of youth and 3% of adults in Europe, leading to significant inattention and hyperactivity. Traditional treatments often lack consistent efficacy and cause side effects. Interest in the endocannabinoid system may provide new approaches for managing ADHD symptoms.

A recent study by the nova-Institute, has provided compelling evidence for industrial hemp's potential as a carbon sink, positioning it alongside wood as a viable resource for the bioeconomy.

For decades, the distinct skunk-like aroma of cannabis - which many have attributed to terpenes - has intrigued both its lovers and its critics. Recently, a study published in ACS Omega has identified another source.

The Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) has published a comprehensive guide that provides farmers with the information they need to find their way around the hemp sector. Here are the most important points.

A recently published study investigated the effects of high-CBD vaginal suppositories on menstrual pain and offered new insights into the role of cannabinoids in women's reproductive health.