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Hemp on a bun
Imagine a veggie burger that’s completely organic, gluten-free, soy-free, fat-free, GMO-free, non-dairy, kosher, low-carb, high-protein — and tasty too. Sound like a mouthful? It is. And it’s coming soon to a health-food store near you. Ruth Shamai, Toronto-based hemp advocate and owner of Ruth’s Hemp Foods, unveiled her newest product this week, a burger made from hemp seeds, at the Toronto film-fest gala for Go Further, Ron Mann’s sustainable-living documentary starring Woody Harrelson.
Hemp project shut down
The federal Drug Enforcement Agency closed down the Hawaii Industrial Hemp Research Project on Tuesday.
Hempola Harvest Party set for September 27th
Drop by for a fun filled hemp experience. There will be free tours, antique cars, local artists including long time Hempola supporter Rod Prouse, lots of free samples, a big sale in the Hempola barn, and much more. Education will be an important element for the day…you will actually see how Hempola products are grown and made.
Michael Kors: Lemony Fresh
Michael Kors isn’t exactly known to be a pothead. But when his program listed hemp as a material in his latest collection, Fashion Wire Daily asked if he were taking a stand on the weed from which pot is derived. “No, I’m not making an ecological statement at all. It’s fun to mix something rustic with something glamorous.”
Misguided marijuana mission
Narcotics officers thought they had made a big bust when they seized 500 suspicious plants from Marion Waltman. Authorities say the plants looked like marijuana, but they turned out to be protein plants used to bulk up deer.
Mom sells cloth diapers online
Ann Hall doesn’t let motherhood stand in between her and the environment. She started an online business selling diapers — made from natural and recycled materials — to keep her baby clean and Mother Nature a bit cleaner, too.
Nutiva wins best new product award at top natural product industry trade show
On September 7, 2003, New Hope Media announced that Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder is the winner of the New Product Showcase Award in the supplements category.
Pipe Dreams
You can go to jail for seven years for growing marijuana in Japan. (Second-degree murder gets you only three years). So why is Yasunao Nakayama, 39, driving around Japan in a car powered by hemp oil, hawking dope-derived products?
Scientists studying how to grow cars
Engineers at a new national research centre based in Toronto will look at ways to turn plant fibres into material as strong as steel.
Startup firm explores uses of fiber-plastic products
By mixing naturally strong fibers with plastic and pressing them into pieces, Shore is creating a way to turn sustainable fiber crops into alternatives to materials such as wood and fiberglass.