IPath Drops Spring/Summer Hemp Line
March 23rd, 2007 by Alex
IPath has long been known as a leader in sourcing alternative materials for their footwear.
Just recently, Cali Roots picked up a shipment of the fresh Summer/Spring line of IPath’s hemp based footwear. The line consists of 3 low-top models and 1 hi-top, each one with a nice set of lines and powerful colorways.
Hemp is one of the most versatile plants in the world, and it’s great to see a manufacturer who sticks with the cause and consistently produces high-quality goods. Combining environmentalism and style makes all aspects of the consumer experience feel positive - good job IPath.
To see the rest of the IPath hemp line, read more.
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The Hemp Fields of China
March 7th, 2007 by AlexI really enjoyed this video clip of one man’s travels through one part of China checking out hemp fields and the advantages of the plant.
I think you’ll be surprised at how many applications hemp can be used: clothing, paper, rope, as well as houses entirely made out of the stuff! It makes you take a second look at how much hemp can be used to save (at least a fraction of) our depleting natural resources.
This clip also has some other interesting facts about hemp labor laws in China. You won’t find any child labor here as they keep strict laws to maintain ethical treatment to their employees. One more thing, wait for the surprise at the end!
“Hemp for Victory” WWII Era Hemp Production
February 26th, 2007 by AlexHere is an 11-minute documentary on World War II era hemp production. This video shows the amazing disparity between the government’s current-day stance compared to earlier in the 20th century.
This video covers the growing, harvesting, production and many uses of commercial grade hemp. Unforunately, this extremely useful plant has been regulated by the government almost as strictly as marijuana, just because of its similarities.
Still, as with the medical marijuana movement, there is a groundswell of support that is slowly bringing the issue of wide-range commercial hemp production to the political spotlight.
The Worst Hemp Diet Experiment Ever
December 7th, 2006 by Alex
Usually, I have nothing but positive things to say about articles relating to counter-culture. Unless they involve people who get arrested for extremely stupid reasons, but that’s allowed right? This time, unfortunately, it’s a little different.
I came across an article in a UK-based publication that covers the topic of a hemp diet. The author, in hoping to prove or disprove that hemp is the next superfood, does nothing but eat hemp products for an entire week. Man, what a ground-breaking idea.
Let’s check out one of her intro paragraphs:
Convinced that hemp could be “the future”, and assured that I couldn’t get high or overdose on it, I decided to see how many different ways I could fit this new green superfood into my diet during a normal working week.
First of all, hemp isn’t new. It was a staple crop cultivated by the likes of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Second, hemp contains a chemical called CBD (cannabidiol) that actually blocks the effects of THC in the body, so in essence, one could call hemp ‘the anti-marijuana.’ Anyone could eat it until they puked and absolutely nothing would happen to or alter their mental state. The stomach, on the other hand, probably might not feel so hot…
So, now that our intrepid author is ready to take on the challenge of eating nothing but hemp-related products, she keeps a detailed journal of her meals. No prices, no availability info, no supposed benefit breakdowns – just some tidbits on taste and cooking techniques, yippee!
After that, she treats us to some unbelievably insightful conclusions:
I could be imagining it, but after a few weeks of keeping going with some of the foods, I’m sure I feel more alert and my nails definitely look healthier.
Seriously, that’s it? I mean, other than the flavor of some hemp products, this is the entire wealth of information drawn out of a week-long experiment? Screw that.
There’s an extended version of this feature in the Guardian’s printed edition, but I’ve seen more than enough to know this article is just a trumped up fad piece with absolutely no valuable information whatsoever. No thank you.
[via Guardian Unlimited]
Popular Mechanics - Hemp the Super Crop
November 30th, 2006 by Alex
Here’s a really cool set of pictures from Jack Herer. It’s an article from a February 1938 issue of Popular Mechanics.
Hailed as the new cash crop of the millenium, it looks like things didn’t quite turn out as they predicted.
Still illegal under federal law, California (as usual) took the first step towards the legalization of hemp, just to see Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger screw it all up.
Now, honest farmers who could be earning hundreds of thousands for an environmentally sound crop have to search for other ways to support their families.
More images after the jump…
Legal Hemp Around the Corner
August 17th, 2006 by Alex
Hemp bares little resemblance to marijuana. You’d die from smoke inhalation before getting high off this stuff. What you can do is turn it into a wide variety of cool products - clothing, cosmetics, paper, rope, jewelry (think hemp bracelets) and more. The bill is aiming to avoid federal restrictions by requiring that farmers sell the hemp only to California processors. This will prevent interstate commerce and the big nose of the feds getting involved.
The only dissent comes from the Office of National Drug Control Policy, saying that marijuana plants could be easily hidden inside industrial hemp crops. These naysaying douchebags were most likely interviewed in this fine TV show.
Within a few years, there will hopefully be many varied products of high quality, home-grown, industrial hemp.
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Top 10 Most Unusual CC Products
August 3rd, 2006 by AlexThis week’s Top 10 is devoted to the odd & unusual products out there. Yes, everyone knows about bongs, blunts, papers, grinders, scales and whatever else you see at the local headshop. Today, however, we’re looking at the random, unusual, eccentric and even completely useless products that are floating around the smokosphere (you heard it here first). What started out as basic products for enjoying the simple pleasure of smoking has morphed into one-offs and completely unique products that manufacturers hope will get your attention.
Marijuana Dart Flights
Seriously though, I never have and I doubt I ever will see someone shooting at the local pub with these dart flights. This is an example of creating a product for the wrong age demographic, but still, it’s nice to know they exist.
Click Read to see the #’s 9 - 1 of the Top 10 Most Unusual CC Products…
