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What’s so great about hemp?
Well, it turns out there are a lot of great things about hemp. From its environmental benefits to the wonderful array of products made from hemp, this plant has more than proven its worth. In fact, it is nature's longest, strongest and most durable fiber and has been cultivated for thousands of years. The first paper was made from hemp, as was the earliest known woven fabric, dating back some 8,000 years.
 When you say the word hemp, unfortunately many people think of marijuana. Although both hemp and marijuana are from the species cannabis sativa, hemp contains virtually no THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. In fact, industrial hemp has no illicit uses and is a renewable resource that can be manufactured into a variety of items that we use every day. Anything that can be made out of wood or plastic can be made from hemp, and would be biodegradable. As our society increases its use of consumer products, depletes many of its natural resources commonly used in manufacturing, and fills landfills with waste, the use of hemp could greatly increase if approved by the government. For more information about the benefits of growing hemp check out http://www.thehia.org, and http://www.votehemp.com . The most commonly seen modern hemp product today is clothing. Hemp clothing is warmer, softer, more absorbent, extremely breathable and significantly longer lasting than clothing made from cotton. At Peace Of My Heart we carry some beautiful hemp slacks, shirts, bags, hats, and belts, as well as soaps and lip balms made from the oil of the hemp seed. |