Hemp

Hemp functions as a natural carbon sink by absorbing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than most other plants. In fact, it sequesters the climate-change causing gas at twice the rate of forests.  It's also a regenerative plant, returning 60% to 70% of nutrients back to the soil. It improves soil health, removes heavy metals, and serves as a sustainable, non-toxic foundation for diverse products. Hemp has been used as a textile since 8000 BCE and is three times as strong as cotton. There just so much good to say about hemp, environmentally-beneficial and a great raw material for a wide variety of products. Read more about hemp in the article below.

  • Hemp upholstered chair from Savvy Rest with latex and wool

    Hemp & Latex Chair from Savvy Rest

    Good, comfortable non-toxic furniture is still hard to find. But this fabulous organic Verona armchair from Savvy Rest nails it The fabric is hemp (option for cotton if you prefer) and it’s filled with eco-friendly natural Talalay latex, wool batting, natural jute webbing and natural coir (coconut fiber and latex). No synthetics. The hardwood frame is solid maple. It has zero-VOC finishes and no flame retardants, formaldehyde glue, cardboard, metal coils, particle board, plywood or veneer. Savvy Rest also has a wonderful couch of the same non-toxic materials.

  • Hemp & Latex Couch from Savvy Rest

    Like their dreamy organic hemp and latex armchair, Savvy Rest’s Verona couch is upholstered with hemp fabric (or cotton if you prefer) and filled with natural Talalay latex, wool batting, jute webbing and coconut coir. It’s completely non-toxic and has zero-VOC finishes and no flame retardants, formaldehyde glue, cardboard, metal coils, particle board, plywood or veneer. The frame is solid maple. For an in-between size, Savvy Rest makes a great loveseat of the same non-toxic materials.

  • 8000 Kicks' Everyday backpacks are made from hemp, which has been used since 8000 BC. Its properties include being anti-bacterial, needing no fertilizers or pesticides and to grow, and it cleans and restores nutrients in the soil.

    Hemp Backpack

    8000 Kicks' Everyday hemp backpacks are naturally anti-bacterial and non-toxic. Hemp needs no fertilizers or pesticides and to grow, and it cleans and restores nutrients in the soil. It's also so strong Henry Ford once built a car out of it. The backpacks are waterproof and PFC-free (free of fluorocarbons). 

  • 8000 Kicks calls this their "skinny" hemp wallet. Slim it is. Minimal and functional. It's made of 100 percent hemp and also has an RFID shield to protect your information, such as credit card numbers.

    Hemp Wallet

    8000 Kicks calls this their "skinny" hemp wallet. Slim it is. Minimal and functional. It's made of 100 percent hemp and also has an RFID shield to protect your privacy and information, such as credit card numbers. 

  • Women's Hemp and Algae Sneakers

    Women's Hemp Shoes

    8000 Kicks makes a variety of vegan hemp shoes for men and women. The upper material and insoles are hemp. The soles are made of an EVA algae blooms blend and they have a recycled polyester lining. They rare lightweight, weatherproof and strong.

  • 8000 Kicks' hemp and algae sneakers are a win-win for the environment and for us. Hemp is just about the most eco-friendly non-toxic material available and using algae, for the soles, cleans it from waterways.

    Men's Hemp Shoes

    8000 Kicks' vegan hemp and algae sneakers are a win-win for the environment and for us. Hemp is just about the most eco-friendly non-toxic material available and using algae, for the soles, helps to clean it from waterways. 8000 Kicks makes shoes for men and woman.

  • This hemp laptop case from 8000 Kicks comes in two sizes: small (13-14 inch laptops) and large (15 -16 inch laptops).  It's waterproof and dust repellant. The smooth interior lining help to protect your computer from scratches and bumps.

    Laptop Case

    This hemp laptop case from 8000 Kicks comes in two sizes: small (13-14 inch laptops) and large (15 -16 inch laptops).  It's waterproof and dust-repellent. The smooth interior lining help to protect your computer from scratches and bumps. Non-toxic, environmentally beneficial and no microplastics.

  • This smaller hemp backpack from 8000 Kicks has all the same great qualities as their larger one, including several compartments. It's a great size for school or work or day trips. Fits a 13"-14" laptop too. The surface is naturally waterproof and the

    Smaller Hemp Backpack

    This smaller hemp backpack from 8000 Kicks has all the same great qualities as their larger one, including several compartments. It's a great size for school or work or day trips. Fits a 13"-14" laptop too. The surface is naturally waterproof and the zippers are too. 

  • Avocado Green Mattress's hemp sheets are made with GOTS-certified organic hemp. Hemp is naturally breathable, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and durable. Growing it requires a third of the land and a quarter of the water as cotton. Avocado's hemp is

    Avocado Green Mattress Sheets

    Avocado Green Mattress's hemp sheets are made with GOTS-certified organic hemp. Hemp is naturally breathable, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and durable. Growing it requires a third of the land and a quarter of the water as cotton. Avocado's hemp is held to the gold standard for environmental and social responsibility among fibers. They're even Made Safe-certified which only allows the use of ingredients that are not known or suspected to harm humans, wildlife or the environment.

  • Hemp tech pouch from 8000 kicks

    Hemp Tech Pouch

    8000 Kicks’ hemp tech pouch is made of 100 percent hemp and is waterproof. It has five handy pockets and a waterproof zipper. PFC-free, plastic-free, eco-friendly, anti-bacterials and non-toxic.

  • This breathable hemp duvet cover comes with two hemp pillowcases. They are made from undyed hemp, preserving the natural color as well as texture. Hemp is beneficial for the environment in numerous ways. It's an effective carbon sink, it require less

    Hemp Duvet Cover

    This breathable hemp duvet cover comes with two hemp pillowcases. They are made from undyed hemp, preserving the natural color as well as texture. Hemp is beneficial for the environment in numerous ways. It's an effective carbon sink, it require less land and water to grow than other fibers, it improves the soil it's grown in and it needs no pesticides as it's naturally pest-resistant. These features and more make hemp products particularly eco-friendly.

  • Avocado Green Mattress's luxury organic mattress has 17 layers of all natural domestic and imported materials including organic hemp, GOLS-certified natural latex (from their own rubber farms), cotton, silk and ethically-harvested wool.

    Organic Mattress from Avocado

    Avocado Green Mattress's luxury organic mattress has 17 layers of all natural domestic and imported materials including organic hemp, GOLS-certified natural latex (from their own rubber farms), cotton, silk and ethically-harvested wool. It also has up to 2,600 individually encased coils arranged in 7 ergonomic zones for support and motion isolation. Like Avocado's other products, this mattress is Okeo-Tex tested.

  • These great non-toxic dryer balls are made of hemp. Toxin-free, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and 100 percent vegan. They reduce drying time by 30 percent and save energy. Hemp is an especially earth-friendly and versatile fiber. It is grown without p

    Hemp Dryer Balls

    These great non-toxic dryer balls are made of hemp. Toxin-free, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and 100 percent vegan. They reduce drying time by 30 percent and save energy. Hemp is an especially earth-friendly and versatile fiber. It is grown without pesticides, nourishes the soil as it grows and helps reduce water loss and soil erosion. It's really a win-win for the environment. 

  • Hemp is one of the best materials to buy to help the environment and keep your home natural and non-toxic. This versatile fiber has so many uses, one of which is household sponges. These fantastic hand-made sponges are biodegradable and compostable,

    Hemp Sponges

    Hemp is one of the best materials to buy to help the environment and keep your home natural and non-toxic. This versatile fiber has so many uses, one of which is household sponges. These fantastic hand-made sponges are biodegradable and compostable, last for five or six months, are 100 percent hemp and won't scratch dishes.

  • This eco-friendly and non-toxic hemp shower curtain from Bean products is handmade in the US. Bean is a family-run business founded in 1987. It also makes linen and cotton shower curtains. These natural breathable materials prevent exposure to the to

    Hemp Shower Curtain

    This eco-friendly and non-toxic hemp shower curtain from Bean products is handmade in the US. Bean is a family-run business founded in 1987. It also makes linen and cotton shower curtains. These natural breathable materials prevent exposure to the toxic chemicals in plastic shower curtains, including phthalates.

  • These open knit gentle exfoliating washcloths are made from hemp and organic cotton. They are biodegradable and free of chlorine and other harmful chemicals. Made in Illinois by Bean Products.

    Hemp Washcloths

    These open knit gentle exfoliating washcloths are made from hemp and organic cotton. They are biodegradable and free of chlorine and other harmful chemicals. Made in Illinois by Bean Products. 

  • This small backpack is handmade in Nepal of hemp and cotton. It's a Fair Trade product. Great as a day pack and small enough to double as a purse. In addition to the main section, it has two smaller zippered sections in front and two side pockets.

    Hemp Backpack

    This small backpack is handmade in Nepal of hemp and cotton. It's a Fair Trade product. Great as a day pack and small enough to double as a purse. In addition to the main section, it has two smaller zippered sections in front and two side pockets. 

  • Hemp Dog Bed Covers

    These non-toxic organic hemp pet bed covers are left unfilled so you can fill them with any eco-friendly comfortable material you chose such as old clothes and bedding. It has a zipper for easy cleaning and refilling. Made with a durable organic hemp canvas. Made in Chicago and free of harmful chemicals.

  • Hemp and Latex Dog Bed

    Made with natural latex sourced from sustainable rubber plantations, this eco-friendly dog bed provides a good balance of support and cushioning for your dog's joints and muscles. The washable, removable cover is made from durable hemp fabric - a naturally antimicrobial material that resists odors and gets softer with each wash.

  • Hemp Socks

    Hemp socks from 8000 Kicks contain Hemp (60%), cotton (37%) and Lycra (3%).. They’re breathable, soft and durable and have a non-slip heel. And hemp is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. These socks are designed in Portugal and made in Ukraine.

  • These waterproof Hawaiian style rope bracelets (or anklets) are made of hemp and finished with a koa bead closure. They are adjustable. Sold as a set of two.

    Hemp Surfer Bracelets

    These waterproof Hawaiian style rope bracelets (or anklets) are made of hemp and finished with a koa bead closure. They are adjustable. Sold as a set of two.

  • This twine is 100 percent organic hemp. Great for cooking, crafts, jewelry, gardening, decorating or anything else. Hemp twine is strong, durable and long-lasting. It's also an eco-friendly alternative to ribbon when wrapping gifts.

    Natural Hemp Twine

    This twine is 100 percent organic hemp. Great for cooking, crafts, jewelry, gardening, decorating or anything else. Hemp twine is strong, durable and long-lasting. It's also an eco-friendly alternative to ribbon when wrapping gifts. 

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More about hemp…

Synthetic fabrics are a major source of plastic pollution. They’re bad for the environment, bad for our health and they contribute to global warming. These cheap ubiquitous fabrics are plastic and they began polluting the environment even before they were made, when the fossil fuels used to make them were extracted from the Earth, piped to a refinery and eventually loaded up with lots of toxic chemicals and turned into a fabric. They continue to pollute when in use, as tiny microplastics shed from them constantly, damaging the health of wildlife and people and contaminating water, air and soil. Later, after they're thrown away, they continue to pollute. If they’re buried in landfills they create toxic pollutants including greenhouse gases, the cause of global warming. Hemp, by contrast, is a non-toxic ecologically-beneficial win-win for the environment and healthy for us to use and wear. It’s been used as a textile for thousands of years and its versatility, durability and non-toxicity makes it ideal for fabrics.

Its environmental benefits are many.

-It’s an powerful carbon sink, which means it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequesters it in the ground and in products made from harvested stalks and leaves. In part because it grows quickly, it absorbs far more CO2 than trees and many other plants.

-Hemp cleans the soil it grows in by safely pulling out heavy metals and toxins through a process called phytoremediation. Its deep root system also help hold soil in place, preventing erosion and stabilizing degraded land.

-Hemp requires much less water to grow than other textile crops, including cotton.

-It’s naturally resistant to most pests, disease and weeds so there’s no need for fertilizers or pesticides. It’s also tough and resilient and can grow in less than ideal soils and tolerate various air qualities and rainfall levels.

-Its fast harvest cycles provide an abundant source of cellulose and pulp, reducing the need for tree-based pulp and raw materials.

-A little-known fact about hemp is that it’s very bee-friendly. It produces a large number of nectar-producing flowers, so many in fact that, according to beekeepers, hemp plants are used as an alternative when other flower sources aren’t as abundant. It also provides a highly nutritious source of pollen during the late summer when other food sources for bees are scarce.