Why we want cannabis legalised We want the hemp market to be totally open and accessible for growers and makers everywhere in the world. This means that the amount of THC (the naturally-occurring cannabinoid that gives cannabis users their ‘high’) in the hemp plant and its products needs to stop being an obstacle. The solution:… Continue reading Cannabis legalisation in Ireland? Take our short survey
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Germany to legalise cannabis, accelerate hemp growth
Germany’s incoming government has committed to cannabis legalisation Angela Merkel’s leadership of Germany came to an end in a metaphorical puff of smoke on 24 November 2021, when three parties, the SDP, the Greens, and the liberal FDP presented their coalition agreement. The incoming government commits to cannabis legalisation, in what is surely a gamechanger… Continue reading Germany to legalise cannabis, accelerate hemp growth
Offset the elephant in the air
5 tons of CO2 has your name on it every year The elephant in the room is the difficulties we face in dealing with the carbon footprint that each of us is ‘responsible for’. The elephant in the air is the 5 tons of CO2 that’s emitted in our name every year. That’s the global… Continue reading Offset the elephant in the air
Climate change survey: We need your help!
Can you please spare 2 minutes to take our quick and easy climate change survey? It’s very short, and funny in places. And your feedback will help us achieve our mission to stop climate change. No pressure! Latest posts
Carbon inequality and why the super-rich need to change
Over the past 25 years, the richest 10% of the global population has been responsible for more than half of all carbon emissions… Rank injustice and inequality on this scale is a cancer. If we don’t act now, this century may be our last. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General The world’s rich consume and consume and… Continue reading Carbon inequality and why the super-rich need to change
Surf’s up, ‘dude’! Planting hemp across counties Galway, Mayo and Donegal would offset Ireland’s entire carbon footprint
A small fraction of Ireland’s arable land is enough Because hemp can absorb up to 10 tons of carbon dioxide per acre/0.4ha, and in just one season, hemp is a very effective use of land. Even better, the hemp crop can be used to make biodiesel and low-impact construction material. This means that no new… Continue reading Surf’s up, ‘dude’! Planting hemp across counties Galway, Mayo and Donegal would offset Ireland’s entire carbon footprint
Unleash hemp carbon offset @COP26: #Hemp is the answer to (nearly) everything, @BorisJohnson #cop26
COP26 presents Boris Johnson with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And we hope that he grasps it with gusto. Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of Great Britain, has a real opportunity to help build a legacy for the entire world, at COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, 31 Oct – 12 Nov 2021. This assembly of world leaders and climate… Continue reading Unleash hemp carbon offset @COP26: #Hemp is the answer to (nearly) everything, @BorisJohnson #cop26
Sustainable Air Travel
Offset your flights – Welcome to the Green Age of Aviation Air travel has revolutionised our lives and it’s now more accessible and affordable than ever. Finally, here’s the way to love flying, with a clear conscience. Our new Hemp Carbon Credits are now available to offset the CO2 emissions of any flight: short, medium… Continue reading Sustainable Air Travel
Catch this Netflix collection: Together for Our Planet
Together for Our Planet: A New Collection of Sustainability Stories on Netflix This new Netflix collection, which includes Zac Efron’s much-praised Down to Earth series, as well as thrillers and practical advice, and featuring mindblowing Nature herself throughout. We say “Bravo, Netflix!” Why this matters Netflix is promoting this new collection to help raise awareness… Continue reading Catch this Netflix collection: Together for Our Planet
Hempoffset joins Greentech Alliance
The Greentech Alliance brings together green technology businesses that fight climate change with their products and services We’re delighted to announce that Hempoffset is now a member of the Greentech Alliance. We look forward to participating in, learning from, and leveraging this powerful, international network. It’s truly awesome to see so many startups working towards… Continue reading Hempoffset joins Greentech Alliance