Hempcrete is a mixture of hemp hurds and lime (possibly including sand, plaster, or cement) used as a material for construction and insulation. It is stronger and lighter than concrete and is marketed under names like Hemcrete, Canobiote, Canosmose, and Isochanvre. [ [http://www.life.ca/nl/108/hemphouse.html Read Natural Life magazine at www.naturallifemagazine.com/0604/hemphouse.htm ] ]
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