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Climate Crisis Solution

Hempcrete: Building aCarbon-Negative Future

While traditional construction generates 39% of global carbon emissions, hempcrete actually absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere. Revolutionary building material that's stronger, lighter, and saves the planet.

0%
Global Carbon Emissions from Construction
0kg
CO₂ Absorbed per m³ of Hempcrete
0%
Better Insulation than Concrete

The Construction Climate Crisis

The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change. Traditional concrete production alone accounts for 8% of global CO₂ emissions.

8%
Global CO₂ from concrete
39%
Total construction emissions
40%
Global energy consumption
2030
Climate action deadline

Hempcrete: The Climate Solution

Revolutionary Properties

Carbon Negative

Absorbs 165kg CO₂ per m³ over its lifetime

Superior Insulation

7x better thermal performance than concrete

Fire Resistant

Natural fire resistance up to 1000°C

Pest Resistant

Naturally repels insects and rodents

Hempcrete vs Concrete

Carbon Impact
-165kg CO₂vs+400kg CO₂
Insulation (R-value)
R-2.5vsR-0.1
Weight (kg/m³)
300vs2400
Breathability
ExcellentvsNone

Hempcrete Applications

Residential Buildings

Perfect for homes, providing superior insulation, humidity regulation, and a healthy living environment while storing carbon.

Walls
Insulation
Foundations
Commercial Buildings

Ideal for offices, schools, and public buildings requiring excellent thermal performance and sustainable construction methods.

Office Buildings
Schools
Hospitals
Industrial Applications

Used in warehouses, factories, and industrial facilities where fire resistance, insulation, and structural integrity are critical.

Warehouses
Factories
Storage

Real-World Hempcrete Projects

UK Social Housing

100 affordable homes built with hempcrete walls, achieving Passivhaus standards while sequestering 20 tons of CO₂ per home.

Energy bills reduced by 80%
French Eco-Village

Entire community of 50 homes using hempcrete construction, creating a carbon-negative neighborhood with superior comfort.

Net carbon storage: 1,000 tons CO₂
Canadian School

Elementary school built with hempcrete walls, providing excellent acoustics and air quality for 500 students.

Indoor air quality improved 90%

Construction Market Transformation

$1.2B
Hemp Building Market 2028
35%
Annual Growth Rate
10,000+
Hempcrete Buildings Worldwide
50+
Countries Using Hempcrete