Standard brick kilns use a diverse range of energy sources to fire bricks, all of which release noxious pollutants and particulate matter into the environment. Also the raw material for bricks comes from top soil and clay, depleting precious land resources, which could otherwise be used to grow food.
Brick manufacturing innovators are exploring the use of low carbon materials sourced from industrial, municipal and agricultural waste, and hemp among other material.
The raw material for hempcrete bricks comes from the hemp plant, which can grow in most soils and climates, reducing the journey from farm to factory, and thereby, the emissions. By absorbing copious amounts of carbon over its lifetime, the hemp plant is an effective carbon sink.
Hemp blocks from IsoHemp are non-load-bearing glued masonry products recommended for creating building envelopes and partition walls. These…
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