Can you tell the difference between cannabis and industrial hemp?

Cannabis. Hemp. Weed. Industrial hemp (Nutzhanf). These terms are often thrown around without differentiating between them. But what exactly do they mean? Let's find out together.

Industrial hemp: a sustainable solution for absorbent materials

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?

Reduce bureaucracy, strengthen hemp: Associations call for clear and simple EU regulations

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.

A material of the future?

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.

Hemp’s hidden allies: How microbes have a positive impact on hemp cultivation

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?