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Building a Sustainable Future with Corey Hughes: Leveraging Hemp for Positive Impact
Manage episode 428928840 series 1178456
Welcome to HempAware Podcasts!
In this hempisode, our hosts Tyler and Corey delve deep into the world of sustainable building materials and the incredible potential of hemp.
Corey hughes, from Pass It Forward, joins the conversation to share his experiences in navigating the challenges of integrating hempcrete in construction.
From tackling misconceptions and obtaining permits to promoting inclusivity and workforce development, Corey's passion for hemp as a building material shines through.
The episode also explores the benefits of hemp, its impact on air quality, and the innovative 5th element binder.
Join us as we uncover the vast possibilities of hemp in creating a greener, healthier world.
Topics we covered in this show:
1. The infrastructure for green technology in California
2. Integration of electrical and plumbing systems in hempcrete homes
3. Challenges of obtaining permits for hempcrete construction
4. Misconceptions about hempcrete
5. Shift in the cannabis industry towards building with industrial hemp
6. Benefits of hemp as a building material
7. Significance of carbon credits for farmers in the hemp industry
8. Development of decortication machines
9. Hempcrete's impact on air quality
10. Pass It Forward's mission and initiatives
11. The 5th element binder and Pass It Forward's educational programs
12. Challenges in convincing building officials about hemp insulation
13. Need to address misconceptions and miseducation about hemp as a building material
14. Collaboration with agricultural and government entities
15. Assistance and guidance for promoting hemp as a building material
16. Exploration of hemp's potential beyond insulation
Learn more at: pifcalifornia.org and hempaware.com
128 episodes
Manage episode 428928840 series 1178456
Welcome to HempAware Podcasts!
In this hempisode, our hosts Tyler and Corey delve deep into the world of sustainable building materials and the incredible potential of hemp.
Corey hughes, from Pass It Forward, joins the conversation to share his experiences in navigating the challenges of integrating hempcrete in construction.
From tackling misconceptions and obtaining permits to promoting inclusivity and workforce development, Corey's passion for hemp as a building material shines through.
The episode also explores the benefits of hemp, its impact on air quality, and the innovative 5th element binder.
Join us as we uncover the vast possibilities of hemp in creating a greener, healthier world.
Topics we covered in this show:
1. The infrastructure for green technology in California
2. Integration of electrical and plumbing systems in hempcrete homes
3. Challenges of obtaining permits for hempcrete construction
4. Misconceptions about hempcrete
5. Shift in the cannabis industry towards building with industrial hemp
6. Benefits of hemp as a building material
7. Significance of carbon credits for farmers in the hemp industry
8. Development of decortication machines
9. Hempcrete's impact on air quality
10. Pass It Forward's mission and initiatives
11. The 5th element binder and Pass It Forward's educational programs
12. Challenges in convincing building officials about hemp insulation
13. Need to address misconceptions and miseducation about hemp as a building material
14. Collaboration with agricultural and government entities
15. Assistance and guidance for promoting hemp as a building material
16. Exploration of hemp's potential beyond insulation
Learn more at: pifcalifornia.org and hempaware.com
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