On Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:31:47 GMT, Chris McMillan
Post by Chris McMillanPost by Vicky AyechOn Wed, 01 Jan 2020 09:37:48 GMT, Chris McMillan
Post by Chris McMillanPost by Vicky Ayechhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/31/convert-farmland-to-nature-climate-crisis?CMP=share_btn_fb
Is Justin spotting a trend?
What I want to know is if we need to reduce plastic and our carbon
footprint, surely we need to wear and use less synthetic materials as well?
If we reduce our livestock where will we get our wool and leather from?
Cotton will have to still be imported of course so something needs to be
done to keep this import as cheap as possible.
Still a bit woolly thinking??
Sincerely Chris
Hemp?
Is that a warm material or more like a cotton?
Sincerely Chris
often used to refer only to Cannabis strains cultivated for industrial
(non-drug) use. Industrial hemp has many uses, including paper,
textiles, biodegradable plastics, construction, health food, and fuel.
It is one of the fastest growing biomasses knownand one of the
earliest domesticated plants known.
use of industrial hemp has evolved into an even greater variety of
products, including health foods, organic body care, clothing,
construction materials, biofuels, plastic composites and more
(according to one source, more than 25,000 products can be made from
hemp)
Only 1 acre of hemp is said to produce more oxygen than 25 acres of
current forest. Wood pellets are very common, however hemp pellets for
stoves and boilers are a much better solution.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest and most durable of all natural
textile fibers. ... Due to the porous nature of the fiber, hemp is
more water absorbent, and will dye and retain its color better than
any fabric including cotton. This porous nature allows hemp to
"breathe," so that it is cool in warm weather.
Hemp fabric is deliciously soft on the skin, and is known for growing
softer with each wear. It's also naturally resistant to bacteria and
provides natural UV protection. That means it protects your skin, and
retains color better than other fabrics.