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Richard Evans is on a mission to save the world with hemp.
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Richard says hemp is "renewable, sustainable and clean" and can be used to "create foods, proteins, fibres and medicines".If that wasn't enough, Richard also says the plant would be useful for decontaminating soil, storing carbon and could even be a contender to replace the oil industry.
The diverse potential of hemp is why Mirreco created its specialised machine—a world-first invention capable of processing hemp in a new way.
"I realised a few years ago that the bottleneck in the global hemp industry is processing," says Richard.
The machine allows for processing at farms, with rapid conversion into numerous materials that can be used for many purposes.
Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin saved cotton farming in the American South. Perhaps Mirreco's machine could do the same for hemp?
(Score: 2) by PinkyGigglebrain on Saturday April 13 2019, @05:13PM (1 child)
These claim are nothing new, all the benefits and advantages to using Hemp were laid out by Jack Herer when he published The Emperor Wears No Cloths [jackherer.com] (currently in it's 12th printing)
A friend loaned me a copy way back when and it completely changed my views on the plant. I went from a staunch supporter of the "War on Drugs" and "Just say No" to a major critic after reading, and actually thinking about, the history of Hemp and it's myriad of uses.that go beyond just recreation.
Its a good read and I recommend it to anyone who wants get some real and honest facts about Hemp as opposed to the FUD they have been getting from new sources and political publications.
"Beware those who would deny you Knowledge, For in their hearts they dream themselves your Master."
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday April 13 2019, @08:38PM
Thanks, added to my to-read list.