The evolving debate around the legalization of hemp and cannabis can be confusing, especially when, at times, news articles use both terms interchangeably. That’s why we have put together this handy guide outlining critical differences between the two. We hope you come away better informed with the ability to understand the benefits and uses of each product.
Continue readingHemp 101: Getting to Know This Extremely Versatile Plant
Grown in the northern hemisphere, hemp comes from the Cannabis sativa plant species and is in use in a variety of products, including biodegradable plastic, biofuel, paper, textiles, food, clothing, paint, and more. Hemp is known to have over 25,000 possible applications. Although it comes from the same plant species as marijuana, hemp comes from a distinct strain that has lower concentrations of THC and higher concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD). Hemp varies in legality, and some governments have limits on how much THC content plants can have.
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