CBD, the more commonly known name for cannabidiol, is one of more than a hundred compounds found in the cannabis plant, and while there are several perceptions within the public around the benefits of CBD consumption, the most widely known fact about CBD is that it is non-psychoactive.
Hemp, a member of the Cannabis sativa family, can trace its uses back to as early as 8000 BCE. Traditionally, the fiber of hemp was widely used to produce items such as clothing and fishing nets, while the oil was applied for cosmetic purposes.
Since 2011 Heaven Grown has been building simple shelters out of hemp fibers mixed with a simple recipe of lime and water. The process is inexpensive and fast, enabling the crew to build a structure in a matter of days.
After over a century of irresponsible treatment of our environment – our planet – humanity is in need of a quick solution. And hemp may just be one of the pieces to this giant puzzle.