Will hemp become a new building material staple in the construction industry? In this episode, I talk with an Illinois general contractor who is using hemp insulation and and is anticipating building future projects with hempcrete building blocks. #buildwithhemp #buildgreen #concrete #construction #hempcrete #fireresistant #moldresistant #rodentresistant #biochar

Episode Notes:

http://pinkhatsconstructiondevgrp.com/

https://buy.hempitecture.com/?sscid=51k8_gpaiz&

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2023/10/10/23911747/building-material-hemp-illinois-green-environment

In this episode, we start with a construction supply staple - the building block! How do we move forward to a more sustainable building environment? Suggested elements of the ideal building block are shared and why this matters to our future buildings and those who live in them. This lays the groundwork for future interviews with those in the construction industry. #concrete #construction #hempcrete

Return to Earth is a new podcast launched in 2024 by Monica Nease Jenkins that explores solutions to our climate crisis. Climate change is her passion but understands that addressing that crisis starts with each of us. We each have a role to play. Which one will you choose?