Hemp is one of the most sustainable, planet-friendly plants around. It’s also extremely nutritious and versatile; virtually every plant part can be used. Why? Don’t just take our word for it; read on.
Hemp is a weed, so it grows pretty much anywhere with little water and doesn’t require pesticides or herbicides to grow on an industrial scale. Other comparable crops require a lot of irrigation and a huge amount of chemicals to thrive. It is extensively documented that the environmental impacts of pesticides are horrible. They cause illness, reduce biodiversity and contaminate water supplies, the air and soil. Hemp crops even give back by cleaning toxins from soil, returning nutrients to the earth and sequestering carbon dioxide.
The Hemp plant offers many different uses that can promote a more sustainable world. Hemp seeds are a 100% natural, vegan and gluten-free source of plant protein. Hemp Seed oil can make non-toxic diesel fuel, paint varnish and other biochemicals. Hemp fiber can be used in clothing and construction materials, and hemp products can be recycled and reused and are 100% biodegradable. Some studies claim that Hemp can help reduce global warming because it removes large amounts of carbon dioxide per acre, more than most plants.
It has proven to be an effective tool against deforestation and in absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere—we now feel responsible for not just protecting it but actively promoting Hemp.
Want to do your bit for your body, the planet and our future? Change couldn’t be easier—and it starts with you. It is our time to redesign our relationship with nature and reevaluate our lifestyles to live more sustainably with the planet’s limited resources.
Our role as a business is to help inspire those changes. We at India Hemp and Co. are working towards building a more sustainable future where all food and drink is sustainable. We’re driving that change, using Hemp as our vehicle.
We at India Hemp and Co. have begun our journey by presenting you with an alternative choice: a nutrient-dense superfood that is high in protein, rich in minerals and antioxidants and protects your heart, brain and skin health.
Hemp is grown right here, at the foothills of the Himalayas. Best of all, it is natural, contains no preservatives and is vegan and gluten-free.
Let’s talk about Hemp as a crop and how it impacts our farmers.
1. Hemp grows to its full size in just three months, and it can be produced between crop cycles, ensuring that the farmers have a steady income all year round.
2. Hemp also needs very little water to grow – so again, it is the natural farming alternative in places with water scarcity.
3. The production of Hemp is carbon-negative, which means it absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere during its growth than is emitted by the equipment used to harvest, process and transport it.
4. Every time you buy a hemp product, you increase the demand. With every small step, we grow collectively, can change policies and make sure we have greener, more sustainable options available to our generation and the next.
We can work toward a sustainable future through crop rotation, regenerative and zero-waste farming, and Hemp consumption.
When you buy one of our products through tempts, YOU ARE:
- Empowering local communities reliant on agriculture
- Taking a stand against the wasteful use of plastic
- Supporting multiple sustainable development goals set by the United Nations
- Making a healthy and ethical choice
At India Hemp and Co., we use recycled paper, board and tin to avoid generating plastic waste. You can even upcycle and recycle the entire packaging!
Disclaimer: This article is originally published by indiahempandco
