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Introducing the NoCo Hemp Expo HempWall!

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2016 has been a monumental year for hemp, and especially big for the NoCo Hemp Expo! As the largest, smartest hemp expo in the country, we want to connect our message with people in every way we can. That’s why this year the NoCo Hemp Expo is unveiling a brand new interactive social media platform, the Tweetwall!

Affectionately dubbed the HempWall, think of it as your interactive information stand. Throughout the Expo, we’ll be broadcasting the next big event, speaker, or panel happening up on screens all over the Expo! So when you are looking for the next hempcentric activity, look no further than the HempWall! You’ll be totally connected to everything happening around you, so you’ll want to check back frequently to make sure you’re not missing a thing.

March 28, 2016

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How Building With Hemp Can Help Curb Climate Change

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Between the manufacture of building materials, transportation of those materials and construction equipment, energy use and worker transportation, along with the final disposal of construction waste, the United States building sector is becoming one of the world’s largest threats to climate change.

Hempcrete is made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant (called shiv or hurd) mixed with a lime-based binder and water. It is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, energy-efficient and resistant to fires, mold and insects.

Hempcrete, and other hemp building materials, have the ability to transform the building sector into a more energy-efficient and climate-friendly industry, playing a major role in reducing our ecological footprint. Here’s how.

March 26, 2016

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Growers and Natural Food Companies Seek Local Hemp Seed

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Matt Birkholz, President of Colorado Hemp Works discusses how the Hemp Bill in Colorado has evolved the need for seed processing in the U.S.

Industrial Hemp seeds have a competitive nutritional value: second only to soy in protein, a better source of Omegas than fish oil, are dairy free, gluten free, vegan, non-GMO, and do not carry any allergens such as nut or tree-nut allergens.

“As the stigma begins to wear down that somehow people are going to get high by eating hemp seed,” said Matt Birkholz, president of Colorado Hemp Works, “you might start to discover that the hemp seed is a great alternative.”

March 24, 2016

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Filling in The Gaps: A Sustainable Solution in Hemp Fabrics

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Hot? Cold? Worried about infection? Wrap yourself in hemp!

By: Brad Shannon

Did you know? One of the oldest relics of human history is a piece of hemp fabric dating back to around 8,000 B.C. Betsy Ross is said to have sewn the first U.S. flag from hemp fabric, and the canvas used to make the first pair of Levi’s was even made from hemp fiber.

Today, what’s old is new again, as hemp textiles are being used to make countless items, from apparel to shoes to housewares to furniture upholstery.

The case for using hemp to make fabrics is clear. In addition to the benefits it provides from its growth cycle – enriching the soil and absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, hemp produces 250% more fiber per acre than cotton, 600% more than flax, and uses much less water than cotton to grow. Where cotton farmers use more insecticides than most any other crop grown, hemp uses very little in the way of chemicals for its cultivation.

March 18, 2016

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Going Green This Spring: Top Hemp Fashion Brands in 2016

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Spring into Summer with Sustainable Hemp Fashion

One thing we’ve fallen in love with when it comes to hemp is the fashion! Long gone are the days of burlap sacks and hippie necklaces, we’re talking about top-notch designer digs and practical purchases that last a lifetime!

Not only does hemp production require much less water with little to no pesticides compared to cotton, it’s naturally better than any synthetic material.

March 18, 2016

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Harnessing Hemp as a Sustainable Resource: Eco-Friendly Fiber and Technology at NoCo Hemp Expo

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Today marks 30 days until show time for the largest hemp expo and trade show in North America! Join Colorado Hemp Company at the Ranch Events Complex on April 1-2 in Loveland, CO for a one-of-a-kind opportunity and view into the hemp industry that you won’t find anywhere else.

March 3, 2016

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Colorado Companies Head to Washington DC for Hemp on the Hill

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Congressman Jared Polis (CO.2) will host the “Industrial Hemp Expo and Conversation” on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 on Capitol Hill. The Expo will feature key industry speakers, leading hemp companies, and state and federal officials who are coming together to discuss hemp and its remarkable industrial advancements in recent years.

January 27, 2016

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Environment Archives - Page 2 of 2 - NoCo Hemp Expo

Introducing the NoCo Hemp Expo HempWall!

How Building With Hemp Can Help Curb Climate Change

Growers and Natural Food Companies Seek Local Hemp Seed

Filling in The Gaps: A Sustainable Solution in Hemp Fabrics

Going Green This Spring: Top Hemp Fashion Brands in 2016

Harnessing Hemp as a Sustainable Resource: Eco-Friendly Fiber and Technology at NoCo Hemp Expo

Colorado Companies Head to Washington DC for Hemp on the Hill

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