Greener planet

What is the difference between hemp and cannabis?

Industrial hemp contains less than 0.2% THC and is grown for its fiber, seeds, and stems, while cannabis strains with higher THC levels are primarily grown for their flowers. Both absorb CO₂ through photosynthesis, but hemp’s rapid growth and high biomass yield make it particularly well-suited for climate initiatives.

CO ₂ sequestration in hemp

• Photosynthesis: Each kilogram of dry matter absorbs an average of approximately 1.75 kg of CO ₂ .
• High yield: With 6–8 tons of dry matter per hectare, you can remove 10–14 tons of CO₂ per growing season.
• Long-term storage: Hemp fibers in building materials or bioplastics can keep CO ₂ bound for decades.

Industry's role in the fight against climate change

• Faster growth than forests: Hemp can be harvested after just 3–4 months – five times faster than most tree species.
• Replace conventional materials: Build with hemp concrete, make bioplastics from hemp fibers, or use hemp textiles instead of cotton.
• Energy utilization: Residual biomass can be converted into biogas or biofuel, where CO ₂ emissions are neutral.

By choosing hemp, you support an industry that both binds large amounts of CO ₂ quickly and creates sustainable alternatives to plastic, concrete and textiles. Overall, your efforts can help make a noticeable difference for the climate.